R1bn allocated to fighting gang violence
Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia says one billion rand has been set aside to strengthen policing in gang-affected areas.
He has also called on communities to cooperate with law enforcement and report criminal activity.
Cachalia was addressing residents in Reiger Park, east of Johannesburg, following a deadly shooting on Friday night that left four people dead, including two police officers.
He says poverty, marginalisation and a lack of opportunities are driving young people into gangs.
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