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.
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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 ...

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 ...
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Chaos precinct: How traders from Ethiopia have remade downtown Jozi

A meticulously researched book reveals Jeppe as a dense and vibrant Ethiopian-led trading ecosystem – a migrant-built port ...
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Only Nigerians arrested? 42 detentions in Mozambique spark xenophobia claims

Allegations of xenophobia in the Southern African region have resurfaced in the news, following Nigeria's formal demand for the release of over three dozen of its citizens detained in Mozambique.

Mgcini Tshwaku dismisses claims of kidnapping during Alexandra operation

MMC Mgcini Tshwaku has denied claims he was kidnapped during a raid in Alexandra Township. Officials faced resistance at a suspected illegal brothel, but the situation was quickly contained. Reports ...