Farm attacks in South Africa: setting the record straight

This policy brief provides evidence and analysis that refutes the claim of a genocide against white farmers. Farm attacks are a serious crime problem requiring dedicated law enforcement attention, but they do not amount to genocide. They represent a small part of violent crime overall in South Africa and their patterns are consistent with criminal rather than political motives. Recent statistics show a decline in violent farm crime. Effective rural safety solutions include stronger policing, community cooperation and tackling the root causes of South Africa’s broader crime challenges.