As we enter the festive season, security agencies are again warning the public to be vigilant against crime. But on the other hand, stock theft is one of those crimes that seem to not make it on the mainstream media platforms. A quick search on the net reveals so many incidents of the crime around the country. Not only in rural areas, but also in urban areas as some township dwellers especially in the Western Cape are reportedly becoming targets to the crime. To take a look at whether stock theft is on the increase or just not being reported enough, we are joined by…

Guest: Dr Carina Bruwer – Senior organised crimes researcher at the Institute for Security Studies

Guest: Freddie V Tonder – Vice Chairman of the National Stock Theft Prevention – National Red Meat Producers Organisation

Guest: Dr Jane Buys - Safety and risk analyst at Free State Agriculture