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Ramaphosa Deploys Troops to Combat Gang Violence in SA

2/18/2026

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Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa, announced the deployment of the South African National Defence Force to assist police.
The move targets escalating gang violence and illegal mining.
The SANDF will focus initially on the Western Cape and Gauteng provinces.
Ramaphosa plans to recruit 5,500 police officers and strengthen intelligence capabilities.

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Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa, announced the deployment of the South African National Defence Force to assist police.
The move targets escalating gang violence and illegal mining.
The SANDF will focus initially on the Western Cape and Gauteng provinces.
Ramaphosa plans to recruit 5,500 police officers and strengthen intelligence capabilities.