What is a Crime?
In ordinary language, a crime is an unlawful act punishable by a state or other authority.
Top Crime Cities In South Africa
Pretoria
Topping this top 10 most dangerous cities in South Africa list is Pretoria, which serves as the location of the executive branch of government.
Durban
Located on South Africa’s eastern coastline, Durban has one of the country’s largest seaports and features rapidly growing tourism.
Johannesburg
Beginning as a modest mining town, Johannesburg, or Jo’burg, has become the economic capital of South Africa and a world-class city.
Pietermaritzburg
Known as the City of Flowers due to the rose beds and azaleas found in the National Botanical Gardens and other public areas, Pietermaritzburg is a land-locked city in and capital of the KwaZulu-Natal province.
Port Elizabeth
Situated on Algoa Bay in the Eastern Cape Province, Port Elizabeth is a significant port city best known for its stunning beaches.
Cape Town
With the sweeping views of Table Bay and the backdrop of Table Mountain, Cape Town is one of the most picturesque cities on Earth.
Rustenburg
Rustenburg is where political tensions constantly boil over into the streets resulting in violence.
Umlazi
Located southwest of Durban, Umlazi is the fourth-largest township in South Africa.
Plessislaer
Located only a short distance from Pietermaritzburg, Plessislaer has seen a significant spike in homicides over the past year jumping from 43 to 73.
Inanda
Coming in at number ten on the list is Inanda, a small township in the KwaZulu-Natal Province, approximately 30 kilometers northwest of Durban.