Crime in SA | Discussion | SA faces widespread extortion and intimidation

JOHANNESBURG – South Africa is facing a growing problem known as the ‘extortion economy’, where people of all ages, including teenagers and working adults, are targeted for money through intimidation and threats.

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This problem not only affects students, but also businesses and employees. Many victims are reluctant to report crimes because they do not trust the police.

Jenni Irish-Qhobosheane from the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime discussed this with eNCA.