PORT ELIZABETH - VIDEO - PE GANGS TRY TO RECRUIT MEMBERS & EXTORT MONEY FROM LEARNERS

Gangs in the northern areas of Port Elizabeth seems to have also turned their attention on school learners.

A new intimidatory method is being used to either recruit new members or extort money from learners.

A bullet with your name on it is put on your desk: Join, pay the protection fee or die. Helenvale and Gelvandale are the well known ganglands of Port Elizabeth playing host to violent crimes since the 60's.

There are currently 17 gangs operating in the northern areas.