Cape town violence escalates: Calls for military intervention
In Cape Town, one of the most important cities in the Republic of South Africa, a series of brutal attacks occurred within just 48 hours, resulting in the deaths of six people and injuries to twelve others. Residents are calling for military intervention.
According to local police, five young men were shot dead on Friday evening, and their bodies were subsequently burned in a car.
On Sunday, a hospital in Cape Town reported the admission of another shooting victim, who unfortunately died. On Friday evening in the suburbs of the city, in Lotus River, eight people were shot during a memorial service. The service was held in memory of one of the previously shot gangsters.
Increase in violence in Cape Town
In the past week in Cape Town, a city popular among tourists, more than ten people have died due to rising gun violence. This surge in crime has prompted civic groups to call for the military to be deployed on the city streets.
The local police spokesperson, Rafique Foflonker, emphasized that "shooting so many people in one day is not just a crime statistic – it's a stark reminder of the ongoing violence that instills fear in our neighborhoods."
Jay Jay Idel, a representative of the South African non-governmental organization Fight Against Crime SA (FACSA), criticized the helplessness of the police, government, and president.
"While President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered a state of the nation address, painting a bright future, gang wars raged just 12 miles away," he said.
On Friday, the President of the Republic of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, assured the nation that one of the government's priorities for 2025 will be to reduce gun violence.
