Crime statistics have shown a marked spike in the number of muggings year-on-year, most of which happen near taxi ranks and bus stations.
Half of these 80,000 reported crimes are street robberies or muggings, which often happen near public transport nodes.
The Institute for Security Studies says police need to change the way they respond to street robberies.Some of those carrying out the muggings say they’re forced into committing these crimes. The police did not respond to requests for comment but noted in the crime statistics that street robberies remain a serious concern.
Crime experts want police to declare street robberies a priority crime, as it often leads to more serious offences. The number of muggings in South Africa is increasing at an unrelenting rate. Courtesy
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