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WHO IS TO BLAME?
A 2002 survey in Meadowlands, Soweto, reveals high rates of victimisation, particularly burglary, robbery, and assault. While police and general public sentiment often blame foreigners for crime, Meadowlands residents identify local unemployed youth living within the community as the primary offenders. The study also highlights a high prevalence of domestic violence and a misalignment between police priorities (such as car hijacking) and the actual most frequent crimes experienced by residents.
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Document type: Research paper
Crime Quarterly No. 5
This report from the Institute for Security Studies examines the intersection of HIV/AIDS and policing in South Africa, the perceptions of personal security in Soweto townships, the 'sieve effect' of the criminal justice system's conviction rates, and crime trends within the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Municipality.
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Document type: Report