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South Africa releases crime stats

South Africa releases crime stats

South Africa crime: who suffers most from the extremely high rates of violence?

Focus on Africa · BBC World Service

May 23, 202534m 41s

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Show Notes

As South Africa releases its latest crime statistics. Who are the main victims of violent crime and why does the country have such a reputation?

Is there "democratic backsliding" in East Africa? What does this mean? We hear from a human rights activist.

And talk to the man behind a lasting tribute to Thomas Sankara's memory.

Presenter: Audrey Brown Producers:  Bella Hassan, Patricia Whitehorne and Yvette Twagiramariya in London. Frenny Jowi in Nairobi Technical Producer: Pat Sissons Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga. Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi.