#PODCAST Amid rising gang violence, the Mannenberg CPF in Cape Town express safety concerns ahead of the matric exams #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Community Policing Forum (CPF) at Mannenberg in Cape Town are concerned about the safety of pupils ahead of the 2023 matric exams amid rising gang violence plaguing the area. Mannenberg CPF Chairperson, Vernon Visagie says tensions have flared up over the last two weeks between rival gangs within Mannenberg. Visagie says matric pupils and parents are having sleepless nights and fearing for their safety ahead of the examinations. He says they have appealed to law enforcement for more protection to ensure pupils can navigate their way to and from their exam venues without the concern of being caught in gang violence...