Five SA cities make Africa’s Top 10 Most Dangerous Cities list

Five SA cities make Africa’s Top 10 Most Dangerous Cities list

New data has revealed the top 10 African countries with the highest crime rates at the start of 2024 - and South Africa, sadly, dominates the list.

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Crime is no stranger to South Africans, but new data obtained by data platform Numbeo shows just how much crime we have.

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Five of South Africa's major cities have made the Top 10 list of African countries with the highest crime rates. 

These figures are updated continuously and may vary, but other online reports and data also support these statistics. 

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According to Business Insider Africa, these South African cities are considered dangerous due to high rates of drug use, kidnappings, and even armed conflicts.

Five SA cities make Africa’s Top 10 Most Dangerous Cities list
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