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- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on February 12, 2026 that the army will assist police against organized crime.
- He said the initiative is a key focus for the coalition government this year.
- Ramaphosa directed the minister of police and the South African National Defence Force to devise a deployment plan within days.
- The initial deployment targets Western Cape and Gauteng provinces, including Cape Town and Johannesburg.
