CRIME is an issue that affects all South Africans. The plan is explicit in tackling the problem in this chapter on building safer communities.
It envisages a situation in 2030 in which no South African needs to fear crime, certainly an ambitious target.
The chapter does not develop its ideas as much as other ones. It clearly sees the need to build the criminal justice system and police force. It also wants an integrated approach that incorporates other departments, the private sector and community bodies.
For the judicial system, it argues for greater independence and says transformational appointments are needed.
Ultimately, all vulnerable groups should enjoy equal protection and their fear of crime should be eradicated through the co-ordinated responses of the police, business, community and civil society.
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