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The grandmother standing up to the gangs
Gang violence in the South African city of Cape Town has hit record levels. Now one woman鈥檚 life has been turned upside down when she witnessed a gang murder in the street where she lives. Roegshanda Pascoe testified against the gang - aware that she was putting herself in danger. Now she's forced to live in a 'safe house' with her children and grandchildren, after being threatened by the gangsters. She told Newsday why she spoke up.
(Photo: Roegshanda Pascoe speaking to supporters; Credit: Roegshanda Pascoe)
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