South African Government Deploys Soldiers to Johannesburg
South African government deploys soldiers to Johannesburg to help police fight gang violence and illegal mining. President Cyril Ramaphosa has described organised crime as the greatest threat to South Africa's democracy and economic development.
Ibrahim Hassan
East Africa Bureau Chief
The South African government has deployed soldiers to Johannesburg to help police fight gang violence and illegal mining. This move comes after President Cyril Ramaphosa described organised crime as the greatest threat to South Africa's democracy and economic development. The soldiers were seen in the Johannesburg suburb of Riverlea, marking the first major deployment since the president's annual speech to the nation.
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