1 min readBy Amahle Banda
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.
By Amahle BandaSouth Africa
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Gauteng and KZN show different faces of South Africa’s violent crime problem
Gauteng recorded South Africa’s highest number of murders in the latest crime figures, while KwaZulu-Natal recorded the highest number of reported rape cases
Gauteng recorded South Africa’s highest number of murders in the latest crime figures, while KwaZulu-Natal recorded the highest number of reported rape cases
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- 58 words · 1 min read
- Published
- September 14, 2026
- Byline
- Amahle Banda
- Source
- Mail & Guardian