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The Unsettling State of Cape Town: A Surge in Assaults and Arrests

by Emma Botha
February 26, 2024

The city of Cape Town is in an unsettling state due to a surge in assaults and arrests. In just two days, the Public Emergency Communication Centre received 154 calls reporting assault incidents, alongside a significant number of citations and arrests. The city is urging residents to report any suspicious or criminal actions, as the current state of the city is distressing. Law enforcement officers have also made notable drug seizures and arrests, highlighting the influence of alcohol abuse and genderbased violence as catalysts for violence in communities.

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