crime prevention

Criminal Gangs Target Vehicles at Windhoek Malls

Criminal gangs in Windhoek are increasingly targeting vehicles parked at shopping malls. One Africa TV NewsOnOne's Josia Shiweda reports that a recent social media video captured a gang breaking into a car at a Windhoek mall. The Windhoek City Police confirmed the incident, stating that the thieves left empty-handed. While speaking to Josia, Murapo stressed that aside from activating car alarms as essential to deter criminals for attempted break-ins, the […]

February 25, 2025 73

South Africa

Action Society Backs Call for Police-Community Partnerships in S.A

Action Society supports S.A Police minister Senzo Mchunu’s call for stronger partnerships between police and communities to fight crime. This follows the latest crime statistics showing over six-thousand-900 murders and eleven-thousand-800 rapes between 1 October and 31 December last year. Action Society’ Juanita du Preez called for crime conviction rates to be included in crime stats to better understand the justice system’s effectiveness:

February 22, 2025 47

South Africa

In S.A, AfriForum concerned over the decline of the police’s reservist programme

In S.A, AfriForum has raised concerns over the decline of the police's reservist programme, which has shrunk by 90-percent in the past decade. Meanwhile, AfriForum’s 177 neighbourhood watches have grown by 15-percent in two years. AfriForum's Jacques Broodryk, says despite the police's plans to recruit 30-thousand officers by 2026, it struggles to maintain reservists. He demands transparency, calling for urgent action to restore community policing support:

February 18, 2025 44

South Africa

DA Raises Alarm Over Poor Perimeter Security at SA Prisons

The DA says it is concerning that nearly half of South Africa’s correctional facilities lack adequate perimeter fencing. A parliamentary question reply from minister for Correctional Services, Pieter Groenewald, revealed that an estimated one-billion-rand is required to address the fencing deficiencies at 120 prisons nationwide. The DA’s, Kabelo Kgobisa-Ngcaba, says the lack of specific completion dates for any of these projects, attributed to funding uncertainties, raises serious concerns:

February 17, 2025 36

South Africa

ActionSA Slams ANC for Failing to Address Drug Crisis

ActionSA has condemned the ANC-led government’s failure to tackle South Africa’s escalating drug crisis. ActionSA’s Dereleen James criticised the ANC's dismissive remarks toward the Central Drug Authority’s plea for support, calling it a blatant failure of leadership. James outlined solutions, including deploying the military to gang hotspots, decriminalising drug use and mandating rehabilitation. She calls for communities plagued by addiction and crime to receive support:

February 15, 2025 36

South Africa

SA Police Minister Mchunu Condemns Government Corruption

S.A's Police minister Senzo Mchunu strongly condemns corruption and criminal activities by government officials. This follows a major crackdown on corruption at Lephalale Local Municipality in Limpopo. The operation has resulted in the arrest of 18 people, including municipal officials and a driving school owner. Police Ministry spokesperson Kamogelo Mogotsi says the suspects face charges relating to corruption, fraud, and violating the Road Traffic Act:

February 12, 2025 37

South Africa

Rise Mzansi Calls on Ramaphosa for Strong Leadership in SONA

Rise Mzansi urges president Cyril Ramaphosa to use his State of the Nation address to demonstrate strong leadership and set clear priorities. The party wants decisive action on job creation, crime prevention, and service delivery. They also propose a wealth tax to boost economic growth. Rise Mzansi spokesperson Mabine Seabe warned Ramaphosa that failure to tackle corruption decisively will erode public trust:

February 6, 2025 31

Namibia

Oshikoto Police Call for Stronger Partnerships to Tackle Rising Crime

With crime on the rise in the country, Oshikoto Regional Commander, Commissioner Teopolina Kalompo-Nashikaku, emphasized the importance of strengthening collaboration with various stakeholders to effectively combat criminal activities. This report is by our northern correspondent, Maria Namupala.

January 28, 2025 32

Namibia

Omusati Police Ready for Festive Season Operations

Omusati Police Commander, Commissioner Ismael Basson, has assured the public that the region has sufficient officers on the ground to uphold law and order, promote road safety, and curb crime during the festive season. He made these remarks at the launch of the festive season operation in Outapi on Tuesday. The operation, which began on Monday, will run until January 2025.

December 18, 2024 28