Some South African companies feel under siege by extortionist, violent construction mafia and business forums, and say the government isn’t doing enough. But a fightback might be gaining momentum. Avishkar Motilal, Business Against Crime South Africa’s project manager based in KZN talks to POWER Breakfast host Thabiso Tema on a joint venture between their organization and the police which led to the identification of 143 suspects on charges including murder, public violence, intimidation, assault, damage to property, pointing guns, kidnapping, trespassing and extortion since their collaboration in October last year. Motilal says  the coordinated private-sector and police action was taking the fight to the criminals.

<p>Some South African companies feel under siege by extortionist, violent construction mafia and business forums, and say the government isn’t doing enough. But a fightback might be gaining momentum. Avishkar Motilal, Business Against Crime South Africa’s project manager based in KZN talks to POWER Breakfast host Thabiso Tema on a joint venture between their organization and the police which led to the identification of 143 suspects on charges including murder, public violence, intimidation, assault, damage to property, pointing guns, kidnapping, trespassing and extortion since their collaboration in October last year. Motilal says  the coordinated private-sector and police action was taking the fight to the criminals.</p>

POWER Breakfast is a fast paced three-hour news and current affairs show, alternating between the latest breaking news, political coverage, analysis, sport, market reports, weather and all your calls. Whether you’re in business, the public service or just want to stay informed, tune in as Thabiso TT Tema connects you to your world.

<p>POWER Breakfast is a fast paced three-hour news and current affairs show, alternating between the latest breaking news, political coverage, analysis, sport, market reports, weather and all your calls. Whether you&rsquo;re in business, the public service or just want to stay informed, tune in as Thabiso TT Tema connects you to your world.</p>

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