ELSIE'S RIVER - Elsie's River in Cape Town is in the grips of gang violence, with residents living in fear.
Five lives lost in a single month paint a grim picture, pushing the neighbourhood to a harrowing 12th place on the country's murder hotspot list.
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But amid the fear, a resilient spirit is emerging.
Local non-profit organisations are stepping up, determined to reclaim their streets.
- eNCA's Nobesuthu Hejana reports.