5 most dangerous cities in South Africa right now based on murder rate per 100,000 people. Number 5, with 58 murders per 100,000 people, is Durban. Gang violence and organized crime drive most of these killings. The city recorded over 2,800 murders last year, mostly in townships like Inanda and KwaMashu. Number 4, with 60 murders per 100,000 people, is Buffalo City. That’s East London for those who don’t know the metro name. It just joined the global list of most violent cities this year. Number