Discussion | Protecting businesses from construction mafia

JOHANNESBURG - Extortion and kidnappings have been increasing across the country. 

Additional police have been deployed to the Eastern Cape to fight the spate of violence and extortion.

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This follows Police Minister Senzo Mchunu's visit to the province.

Business owners also claim to be living in fear as the protection mafia has been terrorising communities.

Anti-crime activist Yusuf Abramjee spoke to eNCA.