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South Africa has released its latest national crime statistics, offering a snapshot of safety and law enforcement trends in one of Africa's largest economies.

The figures show a decline in the country's murder rate for the third quarter of the financial year, covering October to December 2025, marking a continued downward trend after years of increases. 

At the same time, authorities have announced the establishment of a special task team to investigate alleged corruption and organised criminal infiltration within sections of the police and metro police services.

The move follows findings from the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, which is examining political interference and criminality within South Africa's justice system.

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia released the statistics in Pretoria on Friday.

Channel Africa's Sisi Segalo reports....

South Africa has released its latest national crime statistics, offering a snapshot of safety and law enforcement trends in one of Africa's largest economies.
The figures show a decline in the country's murder rate for the third quarter of the financial year, covering October to December 2025, marking a continued downward trend after years of increases.&nbsp;
At the same time, authorities have announced the establishment of a special task team to investigate alleged corruption and organised criminal infiltration within sections of the police and metro police services.
The move follows findings from the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, which is examining political interference and criminality within South Africa's justice system.
Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia released the statistics in Pretoria on Friday.
Channel Africa's Sisi Segalo reports....

SA Records Drop in Murder Rate as Police Corruption Probe Launched

Across Africa, one of the biggest barriers to achieving universal health coverage is not just infrastructure or medicines, it is people.

The shortage, distribution and retention of trained health workers remain a critical challenge in many countries. In Ethiopia, the government, working with partners including the World Health Organisation, has launched high-level multisectoral dialogues aimed at building a competent, responsive, and equitably distributed health workforce.

But what does that mean in practice? And could Ethiopia's model offer lessons for other African countries facing similar pressures?

Joining Peter Ndoro is Dr Bejoy P Nambiar, Health Policy and Systems Advisor at WHO Ethiopia. Dr Nambiar, welcome to Channel Africa...

Across Africa, one of the biggest barriers to achieving universal health coverage is not just infrastructure or medicines, it is people.
The shortage, distribution and retention of trained health workers remain a critical challenge in many countries. In Ethiopia, the government, working with partners including the World Health Organisation, has launched high-level multisectoral dialogues aimed at building a competent, responsive, and equitably distributed health workforce.
But what does that mean in practice? And could Ethiopia's model offer lessons for other African countries facing similar pressures?
Joining Peter Ndoro is Dr Bejoy P Nambiar, Health Policy and Systems Advisor at WHO Ethiopia. Dr Nambiar, welcome to Channel Africa...

Ethiopia Tackles Health Worker Shortage Through High-Level Dialogue

Africa has the world's youngest population, and investing in youth today will shape the continent's future.

At the recent AU Assembly in Addis Ababa, leaders set the 2026 Theme of the Year: 'Ensuring sustainable water availability and safe sanitation systems to achieve Agenda 2063,' while highlighting youth empowerment, skills development, and inclusive growth.

Turning these commitments into tangible impact at community level is now the challenge.

To discuss how this can be achieved through sport, education, and leadership programmes,  from the UK by Professor Geoff Thompson, MBE, Founder and Chair of Youth Charter....

Africa has the world's youngest population, and investing in youth today will shape the continent's future.
At the recent AU Assembly in Addis Ababa, leaders set the 2026 Theme of the Year: 'Ensuring sustainable water availability and safe sanitation systems to achieve Agenda 2063,' while highlighting youth empowerment, skills development, and inclusive growth.
Turning these commitments into tangible impact at community level is now the challenge.
To discuss how this can be achieved through sport, education, and leadership programmes, &nbsp;from the UK by Professor Geoff Thompson, MBE, Founder and Chair of Youth Charter....

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