Police presence boosted in the Eastern Cape

First Take SA

The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), General Fannie Masemola, has boosted police presence in the Eastern Cape to combat rising gang violence and extortion. The province has seen a surge in criminal activities, with gangs and mafias terrorizing communities, intimidating local businesses, and demanding protection fees from schools. While the police focus on cracking down, Rise Mzansi says dismantling these extortion rings requires smart, intelligence-driven policing rather than just brute force. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Makashule Gana, RISE Mzansi National Assembly Caucus Whip