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Police minister Bheki Cele revealed that murder rates increased by 21.5% in the Eastern Cape and by 16.9% in KwaZulu-Natal during the first three months of the year. File photo.Image: Anthony Molyneaux
DOUBLE DIGIT INCREASES

Murder rate increases in KZN and Eastern Cape flagged by Bheki Cele

The Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal have seen double-digit increases in their murder rates, national police minister Bheki Cele said on Friday. He said 4,976 people were killed in the first three months of this year, or 387 more compared…

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