Focus on Africa
South Africa releases crime stats
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23 May 2025
35 minutes
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As South Africa releases its latest crime statistics. Who are the main victims of violent crime and why does the country have such a reputation?
Is there "democratic backsliding" in East Africa? What does this mean? We hear from a human rights activist.
And talk to the man behind a lasting tribute to Thomas Sankara's memory.
Presenter: Audrey Brown
Producers: Bella Hassan, Patricia Whitehorne and Yvette Twagiramariya in London. Frenny Jowi in Nairobi
Technical Producer: Pat Sissons
Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga.
Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi.
