From despair to action: Ramaphosa urges South Africans to reclaim their streets
President Cyril Ramaphosa's letter, published on Monday, 12 August 2024, calls for unity in combating the rising tide of violence that has plagued the country’s neighbourhoodsPresident Cyril Ramaphosa has called for unity in combating the escalating violence that has plagued the country’s neighbourhoods, which often bear the brunt of criminal activities.
According to crime statistics released by the former minister of police, Bheki Cele, in February between 1 October and 31 December last year, a total of 7710 people were murdered, marking a 2.1% increase compared to the same period in the previous year, with 155 more murders recorded. Cele also highlighted that kidnappings for ransom had become a lucrative activity for organised crime in South Africa, despite ongoing efforts by the SAPS to identify and arrest groups involved, particularly in cases where ransom demands are made.
Ramaphosa said: “Beyond the trauma and instability crime causes in communities, crime is also an impediment to economic growth and development.”
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