South Africa: Spike in gun crime angers citizens
By DW
07 March 2023 |
3:12 pm
South Africa's police service is coming under intense criticism for allegedly doing little to tackle the country's rampant gun violence. But the police say that they are taking citizens' concerns seriously.
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