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Discussion: Uncovering Gangs & the Trauma of Crime with James Fouche

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Gangsterism continues to stand in the way of communities trying to live peaceful lives and raise children in safety. In this discussion with fiction writer, James Fouche, we unpack the very real cost of crime on ordinary South Africans and how he has tried to portray that through the characters in his new book, Gray.
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Find James and his new book on www.jamesfouche.com
4 Feb English South Africa True Crime · Society & Culture

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