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For many families, the fear of crime has become a pervasive aspect of life. Zahir, a father living in a relatively safer suburb, constantly calculates risks, from ensuring his gates are securely shut to scanning for potential threats while driving. He describes a state of heightened alert, cultivated by a culture of violence that sees carjacking—a popular crime in South Africa—occurring at alarming rates. His ordeal was echoed by other residents who shared their heart-wrenching stories of loss.
Sandra, a grieving mother who lost her son Kyle to a carjacking, remains haunted by unresolved questions surrounding his untimely death. Such tragedies are not isolated incidents but reflections of the grim reality facing many families who find themselves victims of a relentless crime wave.