#PODCAST 2023 Crime Index reveals that South Africa is among the worst ranked countries in terms of organised crime #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The Global Organized Crime Index 2023 has revealed that South Africa is one of the worst countries in the world regarding organised crime. It shows that the country is experiencing  worse crime figures than Iraq, Afghanistan, and Lebanon. The index showed that organised crime is rising globally, with 83% of the world's population living in conditions of high criminality. South Africa has performed badly, with both criminality and resilience scores worsening over the past year. Crime and Justice Information and Analysis Hub at the Institute for Security Studies Lizette Lancaster explains the role civil society can play in tacking these issues head on...