Crime stats: More than 100 cases of blackmail recorded during first quarter

Financial extortion remains the most common type in South Africa, accounting for half of reported cases in the first quarter, crime stats have revealed.” Crime stats: Extortion Extortion is still a challenge in the country, with a total of 519 cases recorded during the three-month period in focus.

All provinces except for North West and the Western Cape recorded an increase in attempted murder cases, while only three provinces (North West, Northern Cape and the Western Cape) recorded a decrease in common assault.