On Friday, Gauteng police commissioner, Lesetja Mothoba revealed shocking rape stats at the crime statistics briefing.
A total of 8455 rapes were reported in Gauteng with an average of 23 incidents everyday.
Mothiba gave an admirably frank and open response to questions and critics.
He gave some reasons for the increase of crime stats in Gauteng including:
• the disbandment of specialised crime fighting units, which is described as the “worst mistake ever made”
•the increased involvement of SAPS members in organised crime syndicates
•poorly resourced police stations including the provincial loss of approximately 130 members every month and
•the number of repeat offenders on bail, who re-offend and are given bail again.
