Jcps Cluster Calls on Sa to Mobilise Against Crime

Police Minister Nkosinathi Nhleko has called on all South Africans to join hands with the police in the fight against crime.

Briefing the media on the achievements of the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) cluster in the first 100 days in office of the current administration, the Minister said South Africans cannot afford to be bystanders as crime affects everybody.

“The fight against crime and corruption requires a strong partnership between government and all sectors of society.

“Crime affects all of us and none of us can afford to be a bystander in the effort to build safer communities,” he said.

The Minister urged South Africans to participate in community safety forums, join neighbourhood watches and report crime whenever it happens.

“Criminals are in the minority. We cannot allow them to hold all of us at ransom. South Africa should unite and act against any form of crime and corruption,” he said.

Levels of crime reduced

According to crime statistics released by the police, between the 2008/09 financial year and December last year, there has been a general decrease in serious crimes.

The Minister said the cluster was focusing on increasing the protection of rights of the most vulnerable in society - women, children and the elderly.

“As part of our commitment to support victims of sexual violence, 31 regional courts have been upgraded into sexual offences courtrooms compliant with the new Sexual Offences Courts Model since its inception in August 2013 to date,” he said.

Minister Nhleko said an additional 10 courtrooms would be upgraded in the latter part of the...