Western Cape police launch task team to combat rising extortion crimes

By Ragheema Mclean Extortionists are increasingly targeting communities and government officials across the Western Cape, leaving behind a trail of violent crimes, including murder, robbery, intimidation, and kidnapping. Police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Malcolm Pojie said that various communities, as well as government service providers, have fallen victim to these extortion-related crimes. Amid the growing concerns, Western Cape provincial police commissioner Lieutenant General Thembisile Patekile urged the public to report incidents […]