Event Brief
South Africa Deploys Troops Against Illegal Mining
Filed: Feb 12, 2026 at 8:04 PM ET
Summary: President Cyril Ramaphosa announces troop deployment to combat illegal mining and gang violence.
WHO: President Cyril Ramaphosa
WHAT: Deploying troops to fight illegal mining and gang violence
WHEN: Feb 12, 2026 at 3:21 PM ET
WHERE: South Africa
WHY: To crack down on illegal mining and gang violence
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