Alarm as extortion in SA rises rapidly

First Take SA

The Chairperson of Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Police, Ian Cameron, has sounded the alarm over the rapid rise of extortion in South Africa. Cameron warns that extortion poses a significant threat to the country's economy and social fabric. Speaking during a National Assembly session on the Police Minister Senzo Mchunu's plans to tackle the growing problem, Cameron highlighted the far-reaching impact of extortion, affecting everyone from large corporations to small businesses and even schools. Elvis Presslin spoke to Ian Cameron to discuss the severity of the issue and the measures being proposed to address it