Lives of young cops at risk in Cape Town as they fight against crime

Six officers killed this year, most below 35

28 July 2019 - 00:00 By PHILANI NOMBEMBE, ARON HYMAN and KHANYISA TYELELA

Const Songezo Khetiwe lost his parents at a young age and had to assume responsibility for his family...

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