South Africa will deploy troops to fight illegal mining and gang violence, president says

President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa is sending troops into communities to help police fight illegal mining and gang ...

South Africa's crime crisis: Can the army restore security?

President Cyril Ramaphosa's decision to deploy the military to fight organized crime has elicited mixed reactions. "It has often been linked to the fact that we are among the most unequal societies in ...

South Africa will deploy army to step up fight against organised crime

CAPE TOWN, Feb 12 (Reuters) - South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Thursday that he would deploy the army to help ...

South Africa mulls using military to combat organized crime

President Cyril Ramaphosa's announced plan to deploy the military to fight crime has elicited mixed reactions from South Africans. Analysts say public confidence can only be restored through a ...