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The Inquiry: Are South Africa's Police Failing?

Are South Africa's Police Failing?

10/08/2017 GMT

BBC World Service - The Inquiry, Are South Africa's Police Failing?

A story of crime and often no punishment.

A story of crime and often no punishment. South Africa's notoriously violent record has been getting worse. The number of murders and violent crimes is rising as public confidence in the police falls. Officers themselves have been linked to a series of high-profile cases, including spectacular heists at the country's main international airport. South Africa's police minister has called for "a firmer, disciplined force". So, are South Africa's police failing?

(image: A riot police officer gets ready to fire a stun grenade into a crowd during clashes in Johannesburg May 8, 2017. Credit: Gulshan Khan/ Getty Images)

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