Gangs in the Western Cape use women and girls as young as 12 to do their work for them, according to research conducted at Stellenbosch University.
Muller said it was important for women to prove their loyalty and commitment to the gang, and they often did this by “luring or seducing
It is difficult for a woman to leave a gang, said Muller, especially if she has children fathered by a gang member or is financially dependent on a gang member. “These women need supervised and safe recreational clubs or groups where they can be involved in exciting yet healthy and constructive activities and experience a sense of belonging and community, mental health services, counselling and therapy, mentorship and career guidance programmes, educational opportunities as well as funding opportunities for those who want to complete high school, study further and become skilled and find a job.
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