MP Zandile Majozi said the stats are a shocking foregone conclusion due to an ongoing SAPS management crisis.

A total of 5 701 murder cases were reported in the first quarter.

Majozi said this is unacceptable and called for deep introspection within SAPS' management.

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Police Minister Bheki Cele released the quarterly crime figures covering the period 1 April to 30 June this year, in Pretoria. Image: Phill Magakoe/ Gallo Images.Source: Getty Images

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