News24 | 'Gangsters are 10 steps ahead': EFF MP calls for specialised units, trained to deal with extortion

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Police Minister Senzo Mchunu said systematic extortion and the rise of so-called "construction mafias" were gravely impacting the construction industry and the economy. (Gallo Images/Die Burger/Theo Jeptha)

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu said systematic extortion and the rise of so-called "construction mafias" were gravely impacting the construction industry and the economy. (Gallo Images/Die Burger/Theo Jeptha)

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