Referring to a case where police recently made headlines after turning away a rape victim, Cele said this had been unacceptable and urged officers to prioritise such cases.
Cele flagged the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal as the most problematic provinces in the country in terms of crime.
“Members fighting gender-based violence must also remain a priority throughout the pandemic and beyond. You are encouraged to continue improving your response to crimes committed against children, women and vulnerable groups. Investigate the cases throughout and leave no stone unturned in bringing perpetrators to book.
While the country recorded a staggering 13,674 Covid-19 infections overnight, Cele warned there was still a long way to go and called on residents to adhere to lockdown regulations.
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