RC 260928SAfmKoketso Sachane
Monday, 28 September 2026
Mass shootings, alcohol regulation and the systems enabling violence dominated the episode, with experts urging coordinated prevention beyond policing alone.
- 21:12
A criminologist argued mass shootings cannot be addressed through policing alone, calling for intelligence-sharing, stronger regulation, community partnerships and development in vulnerable areas.
- 21:46
Dr Dorcas Coza proposed a five-pillar prevention strategy: integrate intelligence, target organised criminal networks, govern hotspots, strengthen community partnerships and expand legitimate livelihoods.
- 20:33
Police operations between 21 and 27 September recorded 14,274 arrests, 369 illegal liquor outlets closed, 148 firearms seized and more than 22,000 litres of alcohol confiscated.
- 20:47
Rethink Your Drink said alcohol harm costs South Africa 10% to 12% of GDP, compared with the industry’s 3% to 6% contribution, as outlet density and trading hours increase violent-crime risks.
- 21:01
The Western Cape police commissioner said an unlicensed shisanyama owner could face Liquor Act and potentially murder-related charges after 21 people were shot, 10 fatally, at the venue.