The South African government has deployed 2,200 soldiers alongside the police in five provinces for a period of one year to combat gangs and organized crime. One of the hardest-hit cities is Cape Town where, in the face of the violence, local initiatives are emerging, including a group of mothers who are organizing neighbourhood watch groups to protect their community and its residents.

Cape Town mums patrol streets amid surge in violence
The South African government has deployed 2,200 soldiers alongside the police in five provinces for a period of one year to combat gangs and organized crime. One of the hardest-hit cities is Cape Town where, in the face of the violence, local initiatives are emerging, including a group of mothers who are organizing neighbourhood watch groups to protect their community and its residents.
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