Sexual offences in South Africa have surged to alarming levels, with recent statistics revealing a near-tripling of cases in just four years. According to the latest Governance, Public Safety and Justice Survey (GPSJS) by Statistics South Africa, reported sexual offences jumped from 25,000 in 2020/21 to 73,000 in 2024/25.
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Sexual offences in South Africa have surged to alarming levels, with recent statistics revealing a near-tripling of cases in just four years. According to the latest Governance, Public Safety and Justice Survey (GPSJS) by Statistics South Africa, reported sexual offences jumped from 25,000 in 2020/21 to 73,000 in 2024/25.
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