An Institute initiative in South Africa launches part of its “True South Africa Evidence Series,” aimed at supporting data-driven public debate with “evidence, context and perspective.” The programme focuses on discussions around crime and how public perceptions can differ from the underlying facts. In the described article, the emphasis is on the relationship between crime-related fear and the interpretation of information, highlighting the “difference between facts and feelings.” The piece is presented as part of a broader evidence series rather than a stand-alone report, with the stated purpose of encouraging more informed discussion by providing context for claims and figures that often circulate in public debate. Across the information provided, the sources agree that the key objective is to promote discussion grounded in data and context, and to clarify how people may interpret crime statistics differently depending on their experiences, concerns, or expectations. No specific crime incident, statistic, or policy measure is included in the available excerpt, so the reported focus remains on the series’ approach and framing rather than new findings.