Initiatives to combat GBV and crime

In respect of sexual offences, rape increased. Gauteng and KZN contribute 19.1% and 19.9% respectively to the national total. In the fourth quarter, decreases in rape statistics were recorded in Eastern Cape, Gauteng, Limpopo, North West, and the Western Cape.

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“To this end, the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster (JCPS) has launched a 90-day gender-based violence and femicide (GBV&F) blitz, which began on May 1, 2025. This includes the revival of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on GBV&F, tasked with co-ordinating government interventions, resolving systemic bottlenecks, and ensuring measurable progress. NatJoints is leading the co-ordination of frontline safety and protection efforts,” Mchunu said.

Operation Shanela

In the fourth quarter, 4023 cases of illegal possession of firearms and ammunition were registered -a 2.7% increase compared to the same period last year.

A total of 16049 firearms were destroyed by the SAPS in February this year. In addition, Operation Shanela continues to deliver results. A total of 1641 illegal firearms and 24288 rounds of ammunition were seized during this reporting period.

Commercial Crimes, Hawks successes