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South Africa has recorded significant reductions in several major crime categories during the first two quarters of the 2025/26 financial year, according to crime statistics released on Friday by the South African Police Service (SAPS). The data covers the period from April to September, reflecting shifting crime trends across the country.

Recent crime statistics show that two farmers were killed in South Africa over six months, which is at odds with claims US President Donald Trump is making. Meanwhile, in that same period, there were 575 gang-related murders in a single province,

New SAPS data shows contrasting crime patterns nationwide, with some violent categories rising while others begin to stabilise.

An audacious effort joined two disparate communities, who say they all suffer from the staggering violence and crime affecting the country.