Country’s deterioration as crime increases exposes the ineptitude of the police
Not long ago President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledged that violent crime was taking a heavy toll on South Africans, putting communities all over the country in a state of fear for the safety of their families.
His murder, and that of his son Thomas, in broad daylight, has sent shivers down the spine of legal practitioners, whistle-blowers or police officers involved in untangling high-profile, politically connected matters. T It is also worth noting such killings are happening with disturbing regularity. In 2020, Charl Kinnear, a police officer in the Western Cape, was shot dead in what was, in all likelihood, a hit to pervert the course of law. Kinnear was investigating a gun racketeering case involving an alleged organised crime boss and eight high-ranking police officers.
These murders are exhibit A of SA’s descent into a gangster state, enough examples for Ramaphosa to make good on his promises during the state of the nation address in February that his government would embark on the “process of reform to improve the effectiveness of our fight against crime”.
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