South Africa will deploy troops to fight illegal mining and gang violence, president says

President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa is sending troops into communities to help police fight illegal mining and gang ...

South Africa to put soldiers on streets in two biggest economic hubs

President Ramaphosa says deployment necessary to tackle gang violence and illegal mining despite a growing economy ...
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South Africa deploys military troops to tackle illegal mining and gang violence

During the annual State of the Nation Address on Thursday, South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the deployment of military troops to support police efforts against illegal mining and ...
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SANDF Ready for Deployment to Tackle Gang Violence, Illegal Mining

Deputy Defence Minister, General Bantu Holomisa, says the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) is ready to deploy troops in support of the South African Police Service (SAPS), following ...

South Africa's Ramaphosa to deploy army to combat crime

Organized crime is "the most immediate threat" to South Africa's democracy, President Cyril Ramaphosa said in his state of the nation address, pledging to use the military against criminals.
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Alarming Violence in Bonteheuwel: Another Fatal Stabbing Leaves Community in Mourning

A 58-year-old woman fatally stabbed in Bonteheuwel sparks outrage over local violence. Her husband defended against a known ...