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South Africa becoming a mafia state
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South African local government leaders warn that assassinations and violence against officials have normalized, with weak protections fostering the rise of criminal mafias intertwining with political elites. Experts label South Africa a mafia state where political and criminal lines blur, undermining state security and justice functions.
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You now face a state where local officials lack basic protection and crime is fused with politics, making government collaboration and security reforms urgent for any venture involving public contracts or local partnerships. This calls for cutting reliance on fragile public systems and seeking new ways to secure your operations and assets.
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