
South Africa tanks in global ranking for safety – now behind Kyrgyzstan, Israel, and Ecuador
South Africa has plunged 50 places in the global ranking for safety, due to escalating crime and political uncertainty.
FRIDAY, 09 JANUARY 2026, 19:00

South Africa has plunged 50 places in the global ranking for safety, due to escalating crime and political uncertainty.

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