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UNCHECKED VIOLENCE: SAPS, SANDF scope gang hotspots as Cape Flats records 23 murders in 11 days

ABI Analysis · South Africa macro Sentiment: -0.85 (very_negative) · 19/03/2026
With the SANDF expected to be deployed in Cape Town soon, authorities believe the element of surprise is crucial in quelling the gang violence surge.

Sources: Daily Maverick

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