South Africa deploys soldiers to the streets to tackle organized and violent crime

South Africa has deployed troops to the streets of the country's biggest city to help police fight gang violence and illegal mining.

2026 Local Government Elections: Johannesburg mayoral candidates promise to tackle city challenges

With the 2026 Local Government Elections approaching, Johannesburg's mayoral candidates are making bold pledges to confront ...

South Africa deploys troops in Johannesburg to tackle organized crime

Troops have been deployed on the streets of South Africa’s biggest city after the president announced plans last month to use the army to help police fight gang violence and illegal mining ...
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Soldiers on the streets. What's behind South Africa's plan to deploy the army in high-crime areas

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says he will deploy the army to high crime areas to help police in a country that has some of the highest violent crime rates ...