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Cachalia says decline in serious contact crimes, but GBV a challenge
Cachalia says decline in serious contact crimes, but GBV a challenge Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia, on Friday, announced a downward trend in several of the country's most severe contact crimes during the release of the first-quarter crime statistics for the 2026/27 financial year. The data highlights a consecutive quarterly drop in murders alongside substantial reductions in highly feared, organised crimes. However, he emphasised that high-density violence and gender-based violence (GBV) remain critical challenges. Murder rates declined for another consecutive quarter and significant…
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