Cape Town's Crack Crisis Laid Bare

Synopsis

This exposé highlights the growing crack problem in Cape Town, focusing on a notorious crack house that continues to operate despite multiple police raids. The documentary reveals the squalor and desperation surrounding these locations, where youths as young as 16 are used as carriers and sellers of drugs. The issue extends beyond impoverished areas, as drugs are also readily available in middle-class suburbs, where polite youths engage in drug dealing. Such is the alarming professionalism of these young dealers that they circulate drugs openly, showcasing the pervasive nature of the crack crisis in the city.