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SA POWER OUTAGES: Robberies surge as criminals take advantage

SA POWER OUTAGES: Robberies surge as criminals take advantage

THE acute energy crisis in South Africa has adversely affected all aspects of society. Regular and lengthy power outages – which started in 2007 are also contributing to an escalation in the levels of criminal activity, especially street crime. The most recent quarterly crime statistics – have undermined an ailing economy and food security, as well as health and educational outcomes. Author GUY LAMB, Criminologist / Lecturer, Stellenbosch University It has become evident that power cuts added to a significant increase in all robbery categories – for July to September 2022 – compared to the same period in 2021. This…
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