South African safety fears force parents in Cape Town to seek former white-only schools

Mohammed Allie

BBC News, Cape Town

Sibahle Mbasana Brothers Anele (left), who is carrying a rucksack, and Lifalethu Mbasana in their navy jumper and white shirt uniforms outside their school gate in Simon's Town. Incorporated into the the white-painted metal gate is a curved sign reading 'Simonstad Skool'Sibahle Mbasana

The Mbasana brothers have to get up at 04:30 to get to school on time

Fears of crime and gang violence in the notorious townships on the outskirts of the South African city of Cape Town are forcing…

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