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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 […]

todayApril 1, 2026 28

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Ramaphosa defends SANDF deployment to crime-hit areas

President Cyril Ramaphosa has defended the accelerated deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), saying the soldiers will work alongside the South African Police Service (SAPS) in a coordinated effort to combat crime. The president addressed the issue during Parliament's Question-and-Answer session on Thursday, after confusion among some residents about the role of troops deployed in parts of Gauteng. The first group of about 550 SANDF members was […]

todayMarch 12, 2026 28

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Residents welcome SANDF deployment as Operation Prosper targets Gauteng crime hotspots

Residents in Eldorado Park and Westbury have welcomed the deployment of soldiers into their communities, saying the increased security presence offers renewed hope in areas long plagued by violent crime and gang activity. Members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) were deployed to several parts of Gauteng on Wednesday as part of Operation Prosper - a crime-fighting intervention ordered by President Cyril Ramaphosa to support police operations. Hundreds […]

todayMarch 11, 2026 53

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Torrential rain leaves trail of destruction in Limpopo and Mpumalanga

Torrential rains have left the Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces in absolute devastation. At least 19 people, including children, have been reported dead after being swept away in the floods in both provinces, since November. The South African Weather Service issued Level 9 and 10 warnings, with the heavy rains expected to persist throughout the weekend. In Limpopo alone, more than 1,600 homes have been affected, many of them completely washed […]

todayJanuary 16, 2026 94

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SANDF members investigated after Alexandra man dies

The South African Police Service(SAPS) has confirmed that an investigation into the killing of a 40-year-old man in Alexandra township, north of Johannesburg, is underway. It's alleged that the man was beaten to death by South African National Defence Force(SANDF)  officials in his yard on Friday after accusing him of violating National lockdown regulations. In an interview with Ynews, SAPS spokesperson Mathapelo Peters revealed that they are awaiting postmortem results […]

todayApril 13, 2020 38