After years of decreasing crime, South Africa is grappling with a rise in murders, home burglaries and car hijackings, the police minister said Thursday.
For the first time in nine years, the number of murders has increased, by 0.6 percent in the year to April, minister Nathi Mthethwa said, announcing annual statistics.
A total of 16,259 murders occurred, or close to 45 murders a day.
South Africa has gained a reputation as one of the most violent countries in the world, with murder, rape, robbery and carjacking widespread.
After inroads made to lower the crime rate and repair that image, crime statistics released by the South African Police Service (SAPS) showed a setback.
Attempted murder, home burglaries, and car hijackings have also increased for the year ending in April while drug-related crimes have soared by 13.5 percent.
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