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flag Gauteng saw a 11.8% murder drop in late 2025, but kidnappings and heists rose.

flag Gauteng province saw an 11.8% drop in murders from October to December 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, with 1,536 killings reported, while sexual offences and other violent crimes also declined. flag Despite progress, kidnappings rose to over 2,500 cases, cash-in-transit heists increased to 13, and illegal firearm possession jumped 16.6%. flag Police attributed murders to arguments, road rage, and robbery, and noted early gains from SANDF deployment. flag The province still accounts for 26% of South Africa’s national crime statistics.

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