Issued by: Ministry for Safety and Security
MEDIA RELEASE BY THE MINISTER FOR SAFETY AND SECURITY, SYDNEY MUFAMADI,
NOVEMBER 06, 1996, CAPE TOWN.
The crime statistics supplied to a Parliamentary question today (Question 1056) were not checked with the National Crime Information Management Centre of the South African Police Services.
The statistics especially those relating to vehicle hijackings are inaccurate.
A statement will be issued on Thursday, November 07, 1996, in which the correct and official SAPS figures on these crimes will be supplied.
We regret that inaccurate figures were supplied to Parliament and we will ensure that this does no re-occur.
Inquiries: Maxwell Malaudzi 082 373 2005