Tag: organised crime
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South Africa’s Gangs, State Collusion, and the 2025 Organised Crime Landscape
Overview: A Persistent Challenge from Gangs and State Complicity South Africa continues to confront a complex web of organized crime, where criminal groups operate with varying levels of sophistication and reach. The 2025 Africa Organised Crime Index highlights how state-embedded actors and governance weaknesses create fertile ground for gangs to thrive. Rather than a single,…
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Active Gangs and State Complicity in South Africa: Insights from the 2025 Africa Organised Crime Index
Overview: Gangs on the rise and the role of governance South Africa faces a persistent challenge from organised crime, with state-embedded actors playing a troubling role in enabling gang activity. The 2025 Africa Organised Crime Index (AOCI) highlights how corruption and weak governance create fertile ground for criminal networks to flourish. While public attention often…
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Alleged Sydney hit team charged en route to daycare
Overview: Arrests in a suspected ‘hit’ near a Sydney daycare Australian police in New South Wales have charged three men with conspiracy to commit murder following their interception while allegedly mobilising to carry out a planned killing near a Sydney daycare centre. The incident underscores the force’s commitment to preventing violent crimes that target everyday…