The crippling cost of violence | Violent crimes cost South Africa about 19% of GDP annually. In addition to the emotional toll they take, crimes such as murder, armed robbery and assault rob the economy of approximately R1.35 trillion
HamstrungTrucks that were burnt in a depot in the Sea Cow Lake area during the riots in July last year.A considerable number of shops and businesses were looted and/or torched across the country during the wave of violent protests that followed the incarceration offormer president Jacob Zuma.
Additionally, violence in communities brings additional costs to businesses, including company transportation for staff to help ensure their safety and assistance for workers affected by violence.Get 14 days free to read all our investigative and in-depth journalism. Thereafter you will be billed R75 per month. You can cancel anytime and if you cancel within 14 days you won't be billed.
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