President Ramaphosa emphasises holistic approach to crime at police summit [SOUND]

# President Cyril Ramaphosa says the Police Summit is critical in safeguarding the nation’s security, urging a proactive, innovative, and solutions-oriented approach. Ramaphosa highlighted the importance of the Batho Pele principles, focusing on high service standards and empathy. He stressed that crime stems from broader societal issues like poverty and inequality and commended the summit for fostering a holistic approach involving various stakeholders to address the root causes of crime: