Cape Town is facing a surge in gang violence, increasingly involving children as young as nine years old, with civil rights groups and politicians demanding urgent action. In the past five years, 157 children have been murdered in gang-related incidents in the Cape Flats area.
Rising Violence and Child Involvement
Recent incidents highlight the escalating crisis. A triple shooting in Mitchells Plain’s Rocklands area left three people dead. The violence extends beyond fatalities, with children being actively recruited into gangs.
Action Society has called on the South African Police Service (SAPS) to prioritize investigations into recent child murders in Cape Town. Concerns are growing about the vulnerability of children living in areas controlled by gangs.
Civil rights groups and politicians have described Cape Town as a “war zone” for children, emphasizing the need for immediate intervention. The situation is characterized by a breakdown in community safety and a lack of opportunities for young people.
Data indicates a significant number of children are caught in the crossfire. 157 children have been murdered in the Cape Flats due to gang violence over the last five years, according to reports.
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