The violent nature of crime in South Africa should act as a wake-up call to all in society, Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa said on Tuesday.

Briefing reporters at Parliament, Mthethwa condemned the brutal murder of 17-year old Anene Booysen at Bredasdorp on February 1.

Booysen's attackers raped her before disembowelling her, causing her to die of her injuries in hospital.

"Just take this very particular case...read more here: Crime uniquely violent in South Africa: police minister