Murder in Ehlanzeni
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 116 murder cases across 22 Ehlanzeni precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, up 14.9% vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 44% of Mpumalanga's 262 total.
Latest quarter (Apr–Jun 2026): 116 murder cases, up 14.9% 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 Ehlanzeni?
Dashed: Apr–Jun 2026 only (1 of 4 quarters published) — a partial year, not comparable with the full years before it.
Which Ehlanzeni precincts report the most murder?
Bars coloured by direction vs the previous year: teal = fewer, orange = more, grey = within ±2%. Top 15 of 24 precincts shown; full list in the table below. Sorted by Apr–Jun 2026 count.
All Ehlanzeni precincts
| Precinct | Apr–Jun 2026 | vs Apr–Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Calcutta | 21 | 14 → 21 |
| Barberton | 13 | 9 → 13 |
| Bushbuckridge | 13 | 7 → 13 |
| Tonga | 10 | 6 → 10 |
| Low's Creek | 9 | 1 → 9 |
| Pienaar | 8 | 10 → 8 |
| Hazyview | 7 | 3 → 7 |
| Masoyi | 7 | 7 → 7 |
| Kabokweni | 6 | 12 → 6 |
| Acornhoek | 3 | 4 → 3 |
| Matsulu | 3 | 0 → 3 |
| Witrivier | 3 | 2 → 3 |
| Komatipoort | 2 | 2 → 2 |
| Mhala | 2 | 3 → 2 |
| Schoemansdal | 2 | 7 → 2 |
| Kaapmuiden | 1 | 0 → 1 |
| Kanyamazane | 1 | 4 → 1 |
| Lydenburg | 1 | 1 → 1 |
| Maartenshoop | 1 | 0 → 1 |
| Nelspruit | 1 | 6 → 1 |
| Ngodwana | 1 | 0 → 1 |
| Sabie | 1 | 0 → 1 |
| Kamhlushwa | 0 | 1 → 0 |
| Pilgrim's Rest | 0 | 2 → 0 |