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261K views · 2.6K reactions | Gangsters in Bonteheuwel, Cape Town (Netreg Station). Central line upgrades stopped Monday after extortion reports. Subcouncil Chairperson says video was taken at Netreg Station and gangs are sending threats. They want "protection fees" (Video via Ludidi Velani) | Ian Cameron | Facebook

EFF and PAGAD clashes with gangsters in Mitchell’s Plain Cape Town, South Africa - 18 July 2025 - Members of the EFF (Economic Freedom Fighters) and the PAGAD G-Force clashed with gangsters in Eastridge, Mitchell’s Plain during a joint anti-crime march. The group confronted a known Fancy Boys gangster and there was a brief scuffle before the PAGAD G-Force members surrounded the gangster while kicking and punching him. Police set off a stun grenade to ward off the attack and push back the ground.