Discussion | Extortionists target Gauteng and coastal provinces

JOHANNESBURG – Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has briefed Parliament on plans to deal with extortion syndicates.

Mchunu says 73 percent of crimes have been reported in Gauteng and the coastal provinces.

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The impact has caused disruptions to business operations, communities and schools.

Independent researcher on policing, crime and criminal justice, David Bruce discussed this with eNCA.