Declaring state of disaster can’t wait

AS THE shadows of gang violence loom larger over Cape Town, the call from opposition parties for President Cyril Ramaphosa to declare the city a state of disaster has never been more urgent. Families are living in fear, children are afraid to play outside, and communities are crying out for help.

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The recent release of the redacted Western Cape Police Ombudsman report has unveiled a troubling reality: gangs have infiltrated the very heart of our police force, compromising the safety and security of our streets. This is not just a local issue; it is a national crisis that demands immediate attention and action from the highest levels of government.