Crime Stats | Alcohol as a major driver of violent crimes

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia says alcohol is a major driver of violence in South Africa. Speaking at the release of the crime statistics on Friday, he said violence concentrates on weekends, at night, in and around liquor outlets.

He says many murders involve people who were drinking, harming people they knew over trivial arguments.

For more on this we are joined by Gauteng Liquor Traders Association Spokesperson, Khaya Kraai.

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