What's On Everyone's Lips : Minister Bheki Cele Presents The Quarterly Crime Statistics.


By Phumzile Mavimbela

On Friday afternoon Minister of Police Bheki Cele presented the quarterly crime  statistics  on the occurred from  the 1st of January to the end of March 2021. He said that the subsequent crisis unfolding can potential threaten the stability of South Africa's peace and stability. 

During this period 24 police officers were killed . Cele also added that
“Eleven of them were killed on duty while preventing, combating or solving a crime. Some were attacked or ambushed while conducting patrols and their official firearms stolen.”

According to the minister ,declines in several crime categories this quarter would not have been achieved without the dedication and determination of the police service.

He also noted that no one was demanding justice for slain officers.
“It cannot be normal that police officers who each day go out there to protect and to serve are killed and the public remains unshaken and silent. There is no public outrage nor outcry from activists and non-governmental organisations. 

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