Murder rate dips in KZN and Limpopo

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KwaZulu-Natal and Limpopo have recorded decreases in murder rates. Police minister Bheki Cele released the second quarter crime stats on Friday. There has been a 3.1% decline in murders nationally between July and September.  There were  6,945 murders during this time, including 881 women and 293 children.
17 Nov 2023 6AM English South Africa News · Daily News

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