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What is South Africa's crime rate?
South Africa has one of the highest crime rates in the world, particularly for violent crimes like murder. This tragic shooting, where eleven people died, is unfortunately not an isolated incident and reflects a broader challenge the country faces with gun violence and organised crime.
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