Extortion Crimes in South Africa Reach Endemic Levels, Warns University of Pretoria

Extortion Crimes in South Africa Reach Endemic Levels, Warns University of Pretoria

The University of Pretoria says extortion crimes has gained significant traction in South Africa to reach endemic levels. The university's Noluthando Buthelezi says South Africa is seeing an increase in organised groups targeting smaller economic sectors like small foreign-owned businesses, the taxi industry, schools, certain private household businesses and the construction sector:

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INTERVIEW: Strengthening Public Safety: Insights from Crispin Mubebo

In an exclusive interview with Crispin Mubebo, the Deputy Commissioner and Acting Regional Commander of the Namibian Police, he shed light on the ongoing efforts to ensure public safety, particularly with the festive season and the upcoming elections around the corner. Ongoing Safety Operations Mubebo explained that the operation recently seen in Windhoek, where civil workers conducted rounds to ensure proper licensing and maintain law and order at public […]

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