58 people murdered every day in South Africa – these are the deadliest areas
There were 5,181 murders in South Africa from January to March 2026, averaging nearly 60 murders per day.
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One of the fastest-growing crimes in South Africa is worse than you think
While the latest crime statistics show a broad-based decline in reported crimes across most categories in South Africa, white collar crime has continued to rise, with no sign of slowing down.