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Is Shallcross home to a notorious past? This seemingly peaceful suburb of Durban, South Africa, harbors a history touched by darkness. Shallcross witnessed a wave of gang violence between 2019 and 2021. This wasn’t just petty crime. A turf war erupted over drug distribution and sales, leaving a trail of victims in its wake. The violence reached a tragic climax in January 2021. Yaganathan “Teddy Bear Mafia” Pillay, a prominent figure in the underworld, became the eighth casualty in this brutal power struggle. The news of Pillay’s death sent shockwaves through Shallcross. The community mourned the loss of a man who, despite his alleged criminal ties, was also known for his acts of generosity. However, the violence didn’t end there. Drive-by shootings became a grim reality in Shallcross as rival gangs continued to clash.

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