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Emmarentia road rage shooting highlights South Africa’s growing culture of violence | SA News

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Conflict and dispute specialist Andre Vlok said the problem begins long before such incidents unfold, citing frustration, anxiety, and fear as key precursors to violence.

He warned that a lack of effective conflict resolution skills leads to a culture of violence, where even minor disputes can escalate into deadly confrontations.

Vlok stressed that the Emmarentia shooting is not an isolated incident, but rather a symptom of a broader societal problem.

“It’s not a fender-bender problem; it’s a society problem. We need to give people options. We can’t…

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