Post by cjm on Apr 11, 2020 8:03:16 GMT
The magnificent decreases in crime during the first week of lockdown, can largely if not solely, be attributed to the fact that most of South Africa’s people (including the usual perpetrators) are confined to their houses. If you are in the streets you have to have an explanation why you are there, especially after 18h00 and to at least 08h00, which is when some essential shops and pharmacies start to open. This period is usually when most serious crimes are committed.
The regime had these crime lowering vectors perfected:
(a) The movement of people, reserves, the banning of Indians in the Freestate, Sunday observance laws - even loitering was a crime and don't forget the prohibition of sex (across the colour line).
(b) The control over the selling of alcohol and particularly to Blacks.