Cape Town streets gangs are split into two camps, The Americans and the British, formerly known as The Firm.

The Americans were founded in 1983 by Neville Harold known more popularly as Jackie Lonte in Belgravia Estate, Athlone.

After raising the American gang flag in prison he declared war on his enemies.

[2][3] The Americans gang activities range from drug running and trading, extortion, abalone poaching, protection rackets and prostitution to more legitimate business operations.

[4][1] Leadership ranks in the gang are aligned with that of United States of America's political positions such as the US Senator.