Leihlo la Sechaba: Gangsterism in townships

Gangsterism is spiralling out of control in townships. A community of Bekkersdal in West Rand is enraged and shocked at members of gangs who killed each other. In the process, innocent members of the community got caught in the firing line.

In Etwatwa near Daveyton in the East Rand, three members of the gang were burnt alive by community members. They accused them of disturbing order in their area. Leihlo La Sechaba talks to these gang members, the police in the respective places and affected family members. Which elements in the community sparked these gang-related deeds?

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