News24 | Crime and corruption: Overhaul the SAPS, build leaders

2026-03-13 - 10:23

South Africa’s economic growth and job creation potential are being severely undermined by pervasive crime and corruption, which have reduced GDP by an estimated 12-15% and cost the country nearly R1 trillion and 1.6 million jobs, requiring comprehensive criminal justice system reform to address this systemic development challenge.