Cleveland shooting shows why South Africans don’t feel the ‘decline in crime’ (opens original article in a new tab)

A shooting in Cleveland, Johannesburg, killed twelve people, highlighting the disconnect between official crime statistics and the reality of violence in South African communities.

• Twelve people were shot dead in Cleveland, Johannesburg, with over ten injured in a recent attack.
• Official crime statistics show a decline in violent crime in Gauteng, but residents feel unsafe due to ongoing shootings.
• The article highlights the gap between statistical improvements and the lived reality of communities affected by violence.