💨 Abstract

Illegal taverns in South Africa are becoming hotspots for deadly violence, according to criminology expert Professor Nirmala Gopal. A recent mass shooting at the KwaNoxolo tavern in Bekkersdal resulted in nine deaths and at least ten injuries. Gopal urges authorities to shut down illegal alcohol outlets, citing high crime and unemployment. Eyewitnesses described chaotic scenes, with residents using wheelbarrows to transport the injured.

Courtesy: Garrin Lambley