Crime in SA | Discussion | Unpacking extortion with the Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister

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JOHANNESBURG – Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala has applauded the police, for their renewed efforts in fighting rising incidents of extortion across the country.
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Extortionists often disguise themselves as ‘business forums’ and  tend to invade construction sites.
They demand money or a 30-percent stake in building projects, and when denied they disrupt operations with killings in extreme cases.
Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala discussed the situation with eNCA.