According to recent reports, more than 170 people have been murdered in just two weeks, with communities in areas such as Nyanga, Khayelitsha and Mitchells Plain continuing to bear the brunt of gang violence, extortion and organised crime.

The National Briefing · Aug 3, 2026 · 4m

According to recent reports, more than 170 people have been murdered in just two weeks, with communities in areas such as Nyanga, Khayelitsha and Mitchells Plain continuing to bear the brunt of gang violence, extortion and organised crime. The latest killings have reignited calls for stronger interventions, including renewed debate around whether existing policing and SANDF deployments are sufficient. So, what will it take to stop the bloodshed?

Guest: Mike Bolhuis - Specialist Investigator Into Serious Violent, Economic, And Cyber Crimes