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Gauteng and KZN show different faces of South Africa’s violent crime problem

Mail & Guardian · 14 September 2026 at 08:30

Gauteng and KZN show different faces of South Africa’s violent crime problem

Recent crime statistics highlight the differing nature of violent crime across South Africa, with Gauteng recording the highest number of murders and KwaZulu-Natal leading in reported rape cases.

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