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Life at the Frontlines: Paramedics in the Cape Flats

by Thabo Sebata
May 16, 2025

Paramedics working in the Cape Flats face danger every day, navigating violent neighborhoods called “Red Zones” where they cannot enter without police protection. They often wait long hours for escorts, risking their lives to save others amid gang violence and poverty. Despite attacks and fear, these paramedics show courage and kindness, bringing hope and care to communities that have been hurt by history but keep on fighting.

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