02 Sep 2016

SA'S CRIME STATS: Reasons for the rape statistic decline

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Acting Police Commissioner Khomotso Phahlane suggests why reported rape figures have decreased from last year.

He was responding to questions during a press briefing on the crime statistics from March 2015 to April 2016.

Phahlane suggests the the Criminal Law (Forensic Procedures) Amendment Act - simply, the DNA Act - may be a contributing factor.

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