The Front Page - Troops On The Streets, But Gang Violence Continues To Soar

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Fresh and Thato spoke to Daily Maverick Journalist, Takudzwa Pongweni on what to make of news the recent spike in gang related activities, this in light the deployment of 2,200 soldiers in gang ridden communities with the price tag north of R800-million and the acting police minister admission that "we are not winning." the fight. The team asked listeners whether they have seen any difference in the rate of criminal activity around gang infested communities. 
17 Aug 12AM English South Africa News

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