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47 murdered in 7 days in Cape Town as gang violence surges

25 February 2026 by CapeTownNewsReader

At least 47 people were murdered last week across several Cape Town precincts, underscoring the relentless violence gripping affected communities as police continue efforts to try and contain …Read More at Source

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