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The DRUG ENFORCEMENT AGENCY NPO Street Crimes Unit is a force against crime and organized criminal activities in South Africa. Operating as a unique non-profit organization, they dedicate themselves to protecting communities and serving the public by effectively combating criminal operations.
With a remarkable history of fighting crime, the DEA NPO Street Crimes Unit relentlessly works to foil criminal activities, apprehend perpetrators, and maintain a strong presence through patrols, fostering public safety. Their unwavering commitment solidifies them as guardians of justice and safety for the nation. 
South Africa faces an extreme level of violent crime, making it one of the most dangerous democracies in the world. Here are some key points that support and expand on your statement:
71 murders per day (as per the latest crime statistics by the South African Police Service – SAPS).
This equates to roughly 25,900 murders annually.
The murder rate is around 45 per 100,000 people, among the highest in the world outside of active war zones.
A police officer is killed approximately every 36 hours.
This is often due to targeted attacks, ambushes during investigations, and high-risk environments.
Policing in South Africa is considered one of the most dangerous jobs in the country.
Armed robberies, carjacking, home invasions, and gang-related violence are rampant.
Gender-based violence (GBV) is at crisis levels.
Political violence and mob justice also contribute to instability.
High unemployment (especially youth unemployment, around 60%).
Widespread poverty and inequality.
Corruption within some parts of law enforcement and government.
Weak criminal justice system – many cases go unsolved or unprosecuted.
Drug and gang activity in urban and rural zones alike.
The Efforts of the DRUG ENFORCEMENT AGENCY NPO, Street Crimes Unit are vital because:
The SAPS is under-resourced, with low officer-to-population ratios.
Community-based and specialized units fill the gap in rapid, targeted response.
Building trust between communities and crime-fighting agencies is essential for progress in South Africa.
Overall levels of crime began to increase in the mid-1980s and continued throughout the 1990s. There are some indications, however, that the steep increase in crime
has been abated in the last year or two; nevertheless, South Africa remains among the most
crime-ridden and crime-concerned societies in the world. Also, organized crime, with clear
international and regional links, has increased. Recently, the government has increased its
criminal justice budget considerably.
Organized crime in its many manifestations is highly present in South Africa and comprises a range of criminal activities from trafficking in drugs, firearms, persons and stolen vehicles, to smuggling of precious materials and endangered species, involving local, transnational and foreign organized crime groups.
Recently instituted organized crime countermeasures, including a new strategy, laws, asset forfeiture operations, and investigative and prosecutorial structures, have made considerable achievements in dismantling certain
organized crime groups and monitoring trends in syndicate activities and targets.
South Africa has signed the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime as well as two of its protocols:
trafficking in persons, especially women and children, and smuggling of migrants. It also is a
signatory to new two SADC (Southern African Development Community) protocols on corruption and firearms. South Africa has ratified most of the international anti-terrorism conventions.
