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Crime Surge Tarnishes Umhlanga’s Entertainment Strip

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Businesses and residents in Umhlanga have sounded the alarm over rising lawlessness along the popular entertainment strip stretching from Oceans Mall to Chartwell Drive, warning that the area has become a haven for drug dealers and armed patrons. According to local business operators, the lack of consistent police visibility has emboldened what they describe as “upmarket drug peddlers” who openly operate outside clubs and restaurants. Patrons br…
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Crime Surge Tarnishes Umhlanga’s Entertainment Strip

Businesses and residents in Umhlanga have sounded the alarm over rising lawlessness along the popular entertainment strip stretching from Oceans Mall to Chartwell Drive, warning that the area has become a haven for drug dealers and armed patrons. According to local business operators, the lack of consistent police visibility has emboldened what they describe as “upmarket drug peddlers” who openly operate outside clubs and restaurants. Patrons br…

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ireportsouthafrica.co.za broke the news in on Monday, September 22, 2025.
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