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Firearm-related injuries in the Western Cape is disturbing


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Between January and June 12, 2024, a disturbing 333 children in the Western Cape received medical treatment for firearm-related injuries, with a devastating 58 fatalities. The Western Cape Health Department, warns that if current trends continue, the number of child homicides involving firearms may exceed 100 by the end of the year. The most vulnerable group appears to be children aged 15 and older, who are often targeted by criminal gangs. To provide insight into this alarming trend, Criminologist Dr. Guy Lamb from the University of Stellenbosch's Politics Department spoke to Elvis Presslin

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