551,506 suspects arrested for various crimes since May 2023 in South Africa under Operation Shanela.
Police Minister Bheki Cele claims progress in tackling crime in South Africa, with 551,506 suspects arrested for various crimes since May 2023. Operation Shanela, launched to address crime in high-density areas, has led to over 500,000 arrests, with 8,563 suspects arrested for rape, 6,045 for murder, and 4,410 for attempted murder. Cele emphasizes the SAPS' commitment to combating crime through decisive police action and involvement of the community.
April 07, 2024
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