{"id":31716,"date":"2025-07-08T18:47:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T16:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yfm.co.za\/devworld\/?p=31716"},"modified":"2025-07-09T12:57:55","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T10:57:55","slug":"young-people-believe-crime-in-sa-carries-little-to-no-consequence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yfm.co.za\/devworld\/2025\/07\/08\/young-people-believe-crime-in-sa-carries-little-to-no-consequence\/","title":{"rendered":"Young people believe crime in SA carries little to no consequence"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Some young South Africans argue that the country\u2019s low conviction rate<\/a> sends a disturbing message that criminal acts often go unpunished, thereby undermining the deterrent effect of the justice system.<\/p>\n

This concern follows a recent case in the City of Tshwane, where officials accused of stealing a transformer worth R7 million were granted bail by the Atteridgeville Magistrates Court on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

Thomas Baloyi and Daniel Kubayi were each granted bail of R30,000, while Siphiwe Mahlangu was released on R35,000 bail.<\/p>\n

Another suspect, believed to be the potential buyer of the stolen transformer, is scheduled to apply for bail on Friday.<\/p>\n

Speaking to YNews, a young resident from Atteridgeville said the combination of high crime rates and low conviction rates gives the impression that looting public funds has little to no consequences.<\/p>\n

He described the justice system as biased and unfair.<\/p>\n

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Many South Africans have called for all corrupt officials to be held accountable, advocating for stricter sentences to deter corruption.<\/p>\n

There is also a widespread belief that corruption is endemic among public officials, which is a serious national concern.<\/p>\n

Others say the low conviction rate contributes to a sense of insecurity in their communities.<\/p>\n

Some young people argue that the only way to address crime and corruption effectively is by removing the African National Congress (ANC) from power.<\/p>\n

A Tshwane father blamed his son\u2019s addiction to the drug nyaope on South Africa\u2019s high unemployment<\/a> rate, lamenting the \u201cirreversible damage\u201d caused by the ANC\u2019s governance.<\/p>\n

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YNews also spoke with another young resident, who said that corruption among city officials has severely damaged Tshwane\u2019s reputation and is crippling the country\u2019s progress.<\/p>\n

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Written by: Odirile Rabalao<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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