Cape Town’s bloody gang violence is inextricably bound up in its history

The fight against gang terrorism on the Cape Flats has reached a critical point. PAGAD, long recognized as the most vocal anti-crime organization in the Western Cape, has publicly urged the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to intervene and support ongoing efforts to restore safety. This call underscores a stark reality: public sentiment demands immediate, decisive action. While medium- to long-term strategies continue to be developed, gang shootings are occurring daily, threatening l