Nov 23, 2020 · Mzansi has been classed as the ‘fifth most dangerous country in the world’ this week, as confidence in policing and personal safety remains significantly low. The new report offers a baseline for...

Nov 7, 2023 · An updated safety guide for the best ways to enjoy a trip to South Africa, including our safety rankings and user reviews.

Nov 7, 2024 · Exercise increased caution in South Africa due to crime, civil unrest, and kidnapping. Country Summary: Violent crime is common and includes armed robbery, rape, carjacking, and mugging. There are also "smash-and-grab" attacks on vehicles.

Jun 29, 2023 · South Africa’s low ranking on this domain is due to its high murder rate, large number of violent demonstrations, high levels of violent crime, and high levels of perceived criminality. The...

Crime in South Africa includes all violent and non-violent crimes that take place in the country of South Africa, or otherwise within its jurisdiction.

There is a high crime rate in South Africa, with incidents including: violent muggings; snatching jewellery and valuables; carjacking ‘smash and grab’ attacks on vehicles; house robbery

Feb 3, 2023 · According to the platform’s ranking, South Africa sits in 187th place out of 192 countries – making it the 6th most dangerous country in the world. South Africa recorded a murder rate of...

Jul 19, 2020 · South Africa is often perceived as a dangerous destination due to its high rate of violent crime. In some areas—especially large cities—poverty is rife, and as a result, muggings, break-ins, and petty theft are common. South Africa also ranks highly on global statistic roundups for rape and murder.

There’s no doubt crime is a serious issue in South Africa and that rates have been increasing due to poor (and anti-poor) governance. Here’s what you need to know.

1 day ago · Violent crime in South Africa has consistently been highly concentrated in a small number of urban areas. For example, 20% of all reported murders occur in just 30 policing areas (2.6% of the ...