Debates on crime statistics released mean nothing to ordinary people who have to live with the constant fear that it would only be a matter of time before they are victims at the hands of criminals.

Visible public policing has all but diminished in our society and private security and safety has become the refuge only for the well-heeled.

SAPS needs to be very visible and active in our communities as a deterrent to crime and there has to be absolute enforcement of law and order by the authorities.

Darul Ihsan Media Desk

LETTER SENT TO: The Mercury, Daily News, Sunday Tribune, The Independent on Saturday, The Witness and The Star on Tuesday, October 28, 2014