Statement:
You will be safer in Slovakia than in South Africa

In the Safest countries rating Slovakia holds position #20 ²⁰²² out of 161 and South Africa is #117 out of 161 ²⁰²².
Position of Slovakia is better than position of South Africa.
Slovakia is leader of the "Safest countries" rating. In general, you can feel safe. But keep in mind to not be too relaxed. Criminal threats exist in each country, compared to South Africa

Referencies:

1. Safest countries ²⁰²² by GLOBAL PEACE INDEX

   The countries in the rating sorted by 'Score' in ascending order.

   Slovakia	'Score' value is	1.50
   South Africa	'Score' value is	2.28