Cape Town police on high alert amid surge in gun violence

CAPE TOWN - Police remain on high alert in various parts of Cape Town following a number of murders and attempted murders reported to them.

Athlone is the latest community to be hit by gun violence.

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On Thursday, two deadly shootings were reported in Belgravia and another in Bridgetown.

The Athlone community policing forum's (CPF) Sharon Classen said: "There is speculation that it is gang-related. That has not been confirmed as yet, but there seems to be a surge in a particular gang wanting to stamp their authority in the drug market, so to speak. So, it’s starting to infiltrate the areas."