South Africa in Need for Auxiliary Security

JADE LIEU
Staff Writer

In Johannesburg, South Africa, two missing toddlers were found murdered and hidden in a toilet cubicle. The same incident occurred to a five-year-old girl, who was strangled and dumped around the same location.

President Jacob Zuma condemns these killings and wants to build a stronger community; however, he has not taken action. According to the L.A. Times, South Africa has one of the highest murder rates in the world, with approximately 16,000 people being killed per year. Although it is proven that South Africa has one of the highest killing rates in the world, nothing has been done about it.

People in the community feel unsafe and frightened by these killings. Action should be taken to protect the people of Johannesburg. The most important place to begin is strengthening security and enforcing new laws. President Zuma could establish a law in which the murderer is sentenced to a lifetime in prison. He, of course, is not the only person who can take action. The people of South Africa can also strengthen the safety of their homes, by watching their children in an area with close proximity rather than allowing them to play in open areas unsupervised.

Although this may be a tragedy, this also presents an opportunity for the United Nations to help. They could send over armed men to help ensure safety of the community. In order to build a stronger and more secure place for the people of Johannesburg, these actions must be taken.