Corruption to Chaos: Why Is South Africa So Violent?
Simon Whistler • September 15, 2025
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South Africa’s violence didn’t appear overnight. From gangs to state capture, farm attacks and failing policing, we trace corruption’s chain reaction—and the fragile hope after 2024’s political shakeup. Watch now