The politics of crime statistics
Who owns crime statistics? "In South Africa, the crime statistics are seen as information that belongs to the police which they reluctantly
Whose data? Did Pali Lehohla prevent a development researcher presenting his findings at UN conference?
Why was a professor from Canada who has produced a well-reviewed critique of African development statistics prevented from speaking to a UN
The blurred crime picture – the impact of under-reporting
The under-reporting of crime undermines efforts to combat and prevent crime in South Africa. Only real, consistent and grassroots improvemen