South Africa to deploy troops to tackle crime gangs

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the army will work with the police to fight organised crime and illegal mining.

South African President Pledges Focus on Crime and Water Crises

CAPE TOWN, Feb 12 (Reuters) - ⁠South ⁠Africa will deploy the army to ⁠fight organised crime and lay criminal charges against ...

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 ...
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South Africa's political parties largely welcome troop deployment

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa gives his State of the Nation address in Cape Town, South Africa, 12 February 2026 ...
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Ramaphosa targets crime syndicates and water crisis

President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered a frank assessment of South Africa’s most pressing challenges on Thursday night, pledging ...
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Crime, job prospects drive rich, skilled South Africans abroad

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South Africa’s Ramaphosa says troops will deploy to tackle crime gangs

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the military will work with the country’s police force to counter ‘gang wars’.