Author: jikat@sundaytimes.co.za (Thanduxolo Jika)

Criminal Syndicates Exploit Gaps in Infrastructure Development 02 September 2024 – 04:50 Eastern Cape premier Oscar Mabuyane recently highlighted a concerning issue – the lack of a head of crime intelligence in the province for almost a year. This gap has significantly hindered efforts to combat the activities of criminal syndicates, particularly those involved in demanding protection fees from businesses. The absence of effective crime intelligence leadership has allowed these syndicates to take advantage of ongoing infrastructure development projects, where billions of funds are being invested. These criminal groups have been able to infiltrate various sectors and pose a threat…