
Could the death penalty make South Africa safer?
South Africa’s response to violent crime cannot simply be to demand the harshest possible punishment.
South Africa does not need to bring back the gallows to prove it takes murder seriously.
South Africa needs better-trained detectives, stronger crime intelligence, faster forensic investigations and properly resourced police stations.
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