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How to turn the tide against South Africa's crime wave
In February last year South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that his government would pursue five fundamental goals over the next decade. One of these was particularly bold, namely that violent crime would be halved, if not eliminated. This, according to Ramaphosa, would be achieved through improved policing, especially at the local level, and through addressing gender-based violence. His emphasis on the issues was well placed.
OPINION: No adequate plan to tackle violent crime
President Cyril Ramaphosa during his 2019 State of the Nation Address. Phando Jikelo African News Agency (ANA) DURBAN - President Cyril Ramaphosa used his State of the Nation Address on February 7 to outline his relatively new government’s actions and plans. Ramaphosa focused particularly on economic growth, investment and job creation. He also announced substantial investments in education, health and housing. But there was very limited focus on crime.
Ramaphosa's plans aren't enough to adequately tackle violent crime in South Africa
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa used his State of the Nation Address on February 7 to outline his relatively new government’s actions and plans. Ramaphosa focused particularly on economic growth, investment and job creation. He also announced substantial investments in education, health and housing. But there was very limited focus on crime. Prevention strategies he outlined were somewhat stale. Most, especially those related to policing and gender-based violence, have been tried before.
Why the global survey on safety is deeply flawed
There has been a rise in global statistical initiatives that measure and rank countries in terms of various aspects of the human condition. Some of the more prominent examples include the Human Development Index, the World Governance Indicators, the Global Peace Index and the Corruption Perceptions Index. Each ranks countries according to a series of indicators, or a composite indicator, and tracks their progress or decline over time.
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