The world's view of the growth of crime in our communities. Crime is probably the most common problem that most of us have, and to some extent, we talk about it openly but it is never really addressed. The criminal works are quite evident and yet we are still urged to denounce them as if something new or different were being carried out. My point is completely valid, not saying that the issue is not being addressed, but rather saying that if our laws and orders were consistent, crime would be less viable. This would be clearer if we could get back to the heart of the matter and actually find the definition of crime. Crime is an activity that involves breaking the law, which means in one word that it is FORBIDDEN. Now I am getting closer to unraveling these mysteries. I'm a student staying in the Vaal and I have to say the crime here is outrageous. Don't get me wrong, crime is scandalous everywhere, but it becomes even more frightening and disturbing when it happens for two or three consecutive weeks in an area. And the irony of all this is that when that happens, you can call the police and it takes them about an hour to arrive and by then the damage is already done, so you can honestly blame someone if they think that maybe only the police and the criminals could work hand in hand? (Just out of curiosity) There are many factors that could lead someone to engage in criminal activity. And many times we think that crime is mainly committed by those who are poor or unemployed, but those who are rich also commit crimes. Criminal activities can be caused by financial problems at home, hanging out with the wrong crowd, and so on. I have seen this happen to many people I know and grew up with. Right now the situation has gotten worse because people don't care anymore, not even the... half of the paper... yes, let's pay off the debt that the people of the nation are not aware of. Smith (2013) South Africa uses politics to hide crime and promote lies. The emphasis on trade in a country where everything seems to be for sale means that money buys many things. Silence, cooperation and journalism that reports exactly what they are told are all bought or forced. Some may think I'm being subjective, but that's how most of us in the world see it. And saying this is only logical, no one wakes up and decides to be a criminal, especially if you know that for every action there is a reaction. Reference Michael Smith (2013) South Africa: Politics Crime Trade and Lies [WWW] Editorial. Available from: http://guardianlv.com/2013/12/151154/ [Accessed 24/03/2014].Makhanya MR (2000) Crime Research in South Africa. Journal for Crime Research in South Africa (CRISA), 1 (1).