In response to rising violence, the South African government has deployed 2,200 soldiers and police across five provinces. In Cape Town, community efforts have emerged, notably neighborhood groups organized by local mothers to ensure safety.

The South African government has deployed 2,200 soldiers alongside the police in five provinces for a period of one year to combat gangs and organized crime. One of the hardest-hit cities is Cape Town where, in the face of the violence, local initiatives are emerging, including a group of mothers who are organizing neighbourhood watch groups to protect their community and its residents.