SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC EMASCULATION AS CONTRIBUTING FACTORS TO GANGSTERISM ON THE CAPE FLATS

  • Llewellyn LM MacMaster Stellenbosch University
Keywords: Criminal economy, emasculation, Gangsterism, Psycho-systemic approach

Abstract

Gangsterism has been a part of the communities of the Cape Flats since the establishment of these townships under apartheid laws such as the Group Areas Act (1950) and its "twin partner", the Population Registration Act (1950).  Gangsterism is a systemic phenomenon, rooted in multiple socia-economic and political causes, and it affects the lives of individuals, families and whole communities. ...

Author Biography

Llewellyn LM MacMaster, Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch University
Published
2018-09-27
Section
Articles