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Article content While officials from Black River-Matheson say conditions are improving they are still dealing with a recently declared state of emergency. “We are pleased that our Public Works employees are back to a full-compliment and that everyone came out of the quarantine in healthy condition. Public Works is now back to their regular duties.” We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser. They add with the stay-at-home order extending to June 2 nd the Municipal Office and front counter services will continue to be unavailable until at least that date. ...

Gun crime specialists in South Africa said illegal guns are they main culprits of gun violence in the country. They were part of nearly 500 participants from 100 countries that gathered virtually for the 5th Interpol Firearm Forensics Symposium. Picture: SAPS/Supplied Interpol symposium hears how illegal guns fuel violence in SA Share Cape Town - Gun crime specialists in South Africa said illegal guns are they main culprits of gun violence in the country. They were part of nearly 500 participants from 100 countries that gathered virtually for the 5th Interpol Firearm Forensics Symposium to fo...

Criminologist, Dr Guy Lamb, says while there are protests where police are able to diffuse situations without using violence, there is also a culture involving the use of excessive force and aggression to ensure compliance from protesters.

Lockdown adds to increase in violent crime By Keagan Mitchell Share Cape Town - The lockdown had more of an impact on crime than the pandemic with Kraaifontein and Manenberg becoming epicentres of a resurgence in gang warfare. Experts agree that the lockdown had an effect on crime in South Africa. Manager of the crime and justice information hub at the Institute for Security Studies, Lizette Lancaster, said the lockdown had more of an impact than the pandemic itself. “Even under a level 5 hard lockdown in April with strict stay at home orders and curfews in place, 752 or 25 people per day...

The national crime statistics for the third quarter of the 2020/2021 financial year make for bleak reading.