South Africa Deploys Military in Johannesburg to Combat Organized Crime
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South Africa Deploys Troops in Johannesburg to Combat Organized Crime
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News18•11-03-2026, 17:15
South Africa Deploys Troops in Johannesburg to Combat Organized Crime
•Soldiers deployed in Johannesburg's Riverlea to tackle organized crime, gang violence, and illegal mining.
•President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the army's use, citing organized crime as a major threat to democracy and economy.
•Initial deployment involves 550 soldiers in Gauteng province until the end of April.
•Wider deployment planned across five provinces, targeting illegal mining in Gauteng, North West, Free State, and gang violence in Western Cape, Eastern Cape.
•South Africa faces high violent crime rates, with 6,351 homicides reported from October to December 2025.
