This week, we’ve been delving into a critical and troubling issue: the surge in gang violence across Cape Town. Our series has brought in experts and voices from various fields to shed light on the escalating crisis.On Wednesday, we spoke with Jenni Irish-Qhobosheane, a researcher at the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime, to explore the roots and scope of this violence. Then, on Thursday, Claire Taylor, a researcher at Gun Free South Africa, provided insights into the proliferation of firearms and their role in intensifying gang conflicts.Today, we conclude our series with a vital community perspective. Joining us is Shamila Nicholas, Chairperson of the Community Police Forum District (CoCT), who will share her views on how gang violence is affecting neighborhoods across Cape Town and what communities are doing to cope and combat this menace.