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After a lockdown lull, business robberies spike again

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After lower levels of crime during the lockdown lockdown, the easing of regulations has seen a return of criminal activity and a spike in business-related robberies from the end of July. DailyNewsSA

“In 2010/11, 14637 business robberies were reported and there has been a year-on-year increase which has coincided with the country’s economic downturn,” Burger said.

Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry chief executive Palesa Phili said that the safety and security of businesses should be a shared priority for government and the business community.

 

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