SA’s Ganglands | Eldorado Park wages war on crime

ELDORADO PARK - After years of fighting drugs and gang-related violence in Eldorado Park, residents say police have failed to stop the crimes.

They even staged a month-long sit-in outside their police station, but they say little has changed.

The residents have now decided to wage their own war with a community hub to address substance abuse and violence in the area.

READ: Residents clash in Eldorado Park

Other concerns are the increasing cases of gender-based violence.

In the meantime, the city has deployed 78 rapid response team officers to the area to help fight crime and violence.

* eNCA's Manqoba Mchunu reports.