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Over 2,000 soldiers deployed across South Africa to tackle crime

More than 2,000 soldiers will be deployed across some of South Africa’s crime hotspots from today. President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to Gauteng, the Free State, the Western Cape and the Eastern Cape. Authorities say the operation is aimed at supporting police efforts to combat organised crime, particularly gang-related violence and the growing issue of illegal mining. The deployment, which […]

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Government moves to expand National Anti-Gang Strategy across the country

Acting Police Minister, Firoz Cachalia, says government's revised National Anti-Gang Violence Strategy will be rolled out in Gauteng, the Western Cape, the Eastern Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal, following a recent surge in violent attacks. Cachalia, accompanied by his deputy, Polly Boshielo, and National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola, visited the gang-riddled communities of Westbury and Reiger Park on Monday. Last month, Deputy President Paul Mashatile announced the rollout of the strategy, which […]

todayNovember 10, 2025 58

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Westbury attack shows police failures to address gangsterism: FOSA

Civic movement, Forum for South Africa (FOSA) says the recent attack on teenagers in Westbury is further proof that police have no effective plan to combat gangsterism. Two teenagers, aged 17 and 18, were killed and five others critically injured after gunmen ambushed them in what’s believed to be a gang-related shooting. FOSA leader, Tebogo Mashilompane, says South Africa’s criminal justice system is riddled with loopholes — and the consequences […]

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