That's because there are seldom any real consequences to crime.
There have been stats published regarding crimes committed, arrests, trials and convictions and the final figure is minuscule with sentences often being shockingly lenient.
Since 1994, crimninals have become increasingly contemptuous of the police and an event like this was inevitable. Police appointed post 1994 have minimal qualifications or ability and the Party considers that their first priority is loyalty to the Party.
Robbers stormed and robbed police station
https://southafricatoday.net/south-africa-news/robbers-stormed-and-robbed-police-station/
Two armed men overpowered a policeman inside a police station, making off with his firearm. September 8, 2015
https://zululandobserver.co.za/82066/police-station-robbed-while-cop-in-the-loo/
Kimberley police station robbed
https://www.dfa.co.za/news/kimberley-police-station-robbed/
Armed robbers attack Elandslaagte police station near Ladysmith – police officer shot during attack
https://ladysmithgazette.co.za/9633...on-near-ladysmith-police-officer-shot-attack/
ANOTHER POLICE STATION ROBBED 7 Jun 1999
https://mg.co.za/article/1999-06-07-another-police-station-robbed