Rising Crime on Cape Flats Fuels Support for Vigilantism, Analysts Warn
Crime and violence continue to devastate communities across South Africa, particularly on the Cape Flats, where a surge in gang shootings has claimed dozens of lives in recent months. Amid the bloodshed, some residents argue that vigilantism has become a necessary response to crime. A recent VOC News poll found that 73% of respondents believe vigilantism is justified when the justice system fails. Crime analyst Willem Els said the public […]
