41 - South Africa's Crime Epidemic

Laurie Pieters-James, criminologist and specialist offender profiler, joins us to confront the staggering crime epidemic in South Africa. As the founder of Cybareti Consulting, Laurie sheds light on the overwhelming rates of rape and murder in the country, where it's no longer a question of if but when a woman will face sexual violence. How did South Africa reach this point, and how can individuals survive in this landscape of criminal chaos? Laurie’s expertise provides a chilling look at the broken justice system. Join us for a jaw-dropping discussion about crime and survival in South Africa.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Crime and Psychology in South Africa01:28 Laurie's Journey into Profiling and Cybersecurity03:50 The Case of Cezanne Visser and Its Implications12:30 Justice System Challenges in South Africa20:41 Living in Fear: The Reality of South African Society27:17 Contrasting South Africa and Botswana28:47 Human-Elephant Conflict in Botswana30:40 The Death Penalty and Justice System in Botswana32:38 Societal Discipline and Crime in Botswana34:31 Education and Opportunities in Botswana36:55 Cultural Perspectives on Gender and Crime39:45 Shifting Attitudes Towards America42:11 Corruption and Economic Challenges in South Africa44:54 Personal Reflections on Life in South Africa47:19 Political Landscape and Global Perspectives54:03 Travel Aspirations and Cultural ExchangeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/killer-psychologist--6020549/support.