South Africa: At least 490 killed in the last six months in Cape Town
Africa • Sep 23, 2025, 10:29 AM
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The South African Police Service has recorded 490 gang-related murders over the past six months in Cape Town and nearby cities. Gangs are increasingly recruiting young people, adding that nearly 120 young people under 18 were shot during that period, which resulted in 23 deaths, with children under 14 accounting for five deaths. France24 correspondent in Cape Town, Caroline Dumay, reports.
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