
The rights and freedoms which the constitution entrenches are threatened every time a citizen becomes a victim of crime.įor these reasons, the Government regards the prevention of crime as a national priority. It inhibits our citizens from communicating with one another freely, from engaging in economic activity and prevents entrepreneurs and investors from taking advantage of the opportunities which our country offers. Crime results in the deprivation of the rights and dignity of citizens, and poses a threat to peaceful resolution of differences and rightful participation of all in the democratic process.Ĭrime casts fear into the hearts of South Africans from all walks of life and prevents them from taking their rightful place in the development and growth of our country. Violent crime often leads to a tragic loss of life and injury, and the loss of possessions and livelihood due to crime is incalculable. High levels of crime pose a serious threat to our emergent democracy. The full document is available on request from the Department for Safety and Security.ġ. This is a short version of the strategy document prepared by an Inter-departmental Strategy Team comprising of the Departments of Correctional Services, Defence, Intelligence, Justice, Safety and Security and Welfare.

Implementing the NCPS: National, provincial and local roles and responsibilities 9. National programmes to prevent crime Pillar 1: National Programmes - The criminal justice process Pillar 2: Reducing crime through environmental design Pillar 3: Public values and education Pillar 4: Transnational crime 8. The four pillar approach to crime prevention - a strategic framework 7. What the NCPS builds on - current actions against crime 6. Approach of the National Crime Prevention Strategy 5.

The roots of the current crime situation 4. The aims of the National Crime Prevention Strategy 3.

Why a National Crime Prevention Strategy 2.
