In the DA’s vision of One Nation with One Future built on Freedom, Fairness and Opportunity for All, children are safe from harm and citizens are able to walk in our cities and townships without fear.

Safety Crime and Justice Policy

Criminals are caught promptly and prosecuted speedily, and victims of crime receive appropriate support and are treated with compassion. Citizens are respectful of the law and understand the consequences of violating it. Communities are confident that those prosecuted will be punished, and will be given opportunities to atone for their actions.

South Africans do not have to accept crime as an unavoidable part of their lives. In the pursuit of our vision of One Nation with One Future underpinned by Freedom, Fairness and Opportunity for All, the DA would implement policy in support of:

• A police service that is properly equipped, well trained and able to both recognise and respond rapidly and effectively to any threat to the personal safety of South African citizens;
• A justice system that has the necessary independence and resources to ensure that those prosecuted receive a fair and speedy trial and, if found guilty, are appropriately punished;
• A correctional service system that allows people convicted of crimes to be securely detained and offers effective rehabilitation to ensure that the level of criminality in our society is reduced over time; and,
• A support system that is attuned to the needs of the victims of crime.