DStv Channel 403 Monday, 25 November 2024

Gun violence in the spotlight in Cape Town

CAPE TOWN - Hardly a week goes by without a shooting being reported in the Western Cape.

Some people have become so used to the sound of gunfire, they no longer report it to the police.

But SAPS and the City of Cape Town say they’re determined to rid the streets of illegal guns.

READ: Firearm law expert blames police for high number of gun crimes

In recent months, we’ve seen an average of 30 to 40 guns being confiscated each week along with hundreds of rounds of ammunition.

But where are these weapons coming from?

* eNCA's Ayesha Ismail reports.

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