Murder in Sekhukhune
SAPS definition: “Murder consists in the unlawful and intentional killing of another human being.” — SAPS Crime Definitions (2012), as published by the Institute for Security Studies.
SAPS recorded 34 murder cases across 16 Sekhukhune precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, up 6.3% vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 21% of Limpopo's 161 total.
Latest quarter (Apr–Jun 2026): 34 murder cases, up 6.3% vs Apr–Jun 2025.
Ranked by precinct below.
Note: Raw reported counts — not adjusted for population. Precincts serving more residents will naturally report more cases.
Is murder rising or falling in Sekhukhune?
Dashed: Apr–Jun 2026 only (1 of 4 quarters published) — a partial year, not comparable with the full years before it.
Which Sekhukhune precincts report the most murder?
Bars coloured by direction vs the previous year: teal = fewer, orange = more, grey = within ±2%. Top 15 of 19 precincts shown; full list in the table below. Sorted by Apr–Jun 2026 count.
All Sekhukhune precincts
| Precinct | Apr–Jun 2026 | vs Apr–Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Sekhukhune | 6 | 3 → 6 |
| Motetema | 5 | 1 → 5 |
| Dennilton | 4 | 4 → 4 |
| Masemola | 3 | 2 → 3 |
| Burgersfort | 2 | 1 → 2 |
| Matlelerekeng | 2 | 2 → 2 |
| Nebo | 2 | 0 → 2 |
| Rakgoadi | 2 | 1 → 2 |
| Apel | 1 | 0 → 1 |
| Driekop | 1 | 2 → 1 |
| Elandskraal | 1 | 1 → 1 |
| Hlogotlou | 1 | 3 → 1 |
| Jane Furse | 1 | 1 → 1 |
| Marble Hall | 1 | 1 → 1 |
| Mecklenburg | 1 | 1 → 1 |
| Zaaiplaas | 1 | 0 → 1 |
| Groblersdal | 0 | 4 → 0 |
| Roossenekal | 0 | 1 → 0 |
| Tubatse | 0 | 4 → 0 |