Cape Flats
South African Police Service and National Defence Force members scanned gang hotspots in Cape Town on 18 and 19 March ahead of a full deployment. This preparatory exercise aims to surprise gang leaders and drug kingpins. The Cape Flats recorded 23 murders between 8 and 18 March.
Reported by AI
An eight-year-old boy and three adults were shot and wounded during a gang-related crossfire in Parkwood on the Cape Flats. Police have registered two attempted murder cases, with all victims receiving hospital treatment. The incident highlights ongoing gang violence in the area.