politics
February 25, 2026
South African soldiers deployed to combat crime
South Africa’s Gauteng premier has said hundreds of families in the province have fled their homes due to attacks by “dangerous syndicates”
TL;DR
- Over 450 soldiers deployed to South Africa’s Gauteng province.
- Deployment aims to combat illegal mining and gang violence.
- Over 600 families displaced in West Rand by illegal miners.
- Perpetrators are heavily armed syndicates using high-caliber weapons.
- Deployment plan finalized by SAPS and SANDF, to begin within 10 days.
- Deployment will also extend to the Eastern Cape.
- Government aims to restore calm and prevent further killings.
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