Gang Violence

Gauteng police arrested a 20-year-old gang suspect at a Diepkloof school for the Westbury double murder of two teens on October 21, 2025. He faces two murder and five attempted murder charges; three suspects remain at large.

South Africa faces a rising gang violence crisis, with Police Minister Senzo Mchunu warning of potential cartel-like dominance. Rising murder rates in hotspots like the Cape Flats highlight the urgent need for local policy interventions, community engagement, and lessons from ...