Police committee seeks more time for Cape Town gang violence inquiry

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Parliament's Police committee requested an extension to probe Cape Town gang violence due to the inquiry's complexity. The committee needs more time to investigate deeply entrenched gang-related crime across multiple provinces, citing issues like poor resourcing of anti-gang units. The inquiry, mandated in November 2025, aims for impactful outcomes and actionable recommendations beyond traditional policing methods.


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