South Africa's police have made headlines for sweeping arrests under Operation Shanela—a crime-fighting initiative launched in 2023 targeting violent and drug-related offenses. But while arrest numbers continue to soar, only a small fraction lead to convictions, raising questions about the effectiveness of the criminal justice system and the strain placed on courts and prisons. 
THE MORNING BRIEF
South Africa's police have made headlines for sweeping arrests under Operation Shanela—a crime-fighting initiative launched in 2023 targeting violent and drug-related offenses. But while arrest numbers continue to soar, only a small fraction lead to convictions, raising questions about the effectiveness of the criminal justice system and the strain placed on courts and prisons. 
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