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DA eagerly awaits crime statistics
July 02 2007 at 08:39PM
The Democratic Alliance awaits the
release of crime statistics with bated breath, the party said on Monday.
Safety and Security Minister Charles Nqakula is expected to release the
crime statistics on Tuesday.
DA spokesperson on safety and security Dianne Kohler-Barnard said the
party hoped the crime statistics would restore the public's faith in the
police's ability to fight crime.
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crime statistics would restore the public's faith in the police's
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"We hope the figures will demonstrate the
effectiveness of the provincial crime prevention strategies that have
been in place for a year," she said.
In particular, the DA hoped the crime figures would be
presented in a form allowing for meaningful comparison and analysis.
She said the current available crime statistics shows that on average
55 murders occur every day, 148 rapes, 78 attempted murders and 25 indecent
assaults. - Sapa
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