South Africa Deploys Soldiers
South African soldiers have been deployed in Johannesburg to tackle crime. The move comes after President Ramaphosa announced the army would work alongside the police.
Amara Diallo
Senior Africa Correspondent
Introduction
South African soldiers have been deployed on the streets of Johannesburg to tackle high levels of crime.
Deployment
The deployment comes nearly a month after President Cyril Ramaphosa said organised crime threatened the country’s democracy.
Tackling Crime
Soldiers will work alongside the police to tackle crime and gangs in the city.
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