# Government says a safer South Africa requires the collective efforts of government, law enforcement, and every community. Statistics South Africa’s 2025/26 Governance, Public Safety and Justice Survey indicates many citizens feel relatively safe. Deputy government spokesperson, William Baloyi, says it’s concerning that fewer than two in five people feel safe walking alone at night. He says it’s equally concerning that only about 48-percent of households affected by housebreaking reported the crime:
Government urges citizens to play their part in keeping communities safe by reporting crime [SOUND]
ENG BaloyiONSafe