Event Brief
South Africa's Parties Welcome Troop Deployment
Filed: Feb 13, 2026 at 9:04 AM ET
Summary: President Cyril Ramaphosa announced army support for police to combat gang violence and illegal mining.
WHO: President Cyril Ramaphosa
WHAT: Troop deployment to assist police
WHEN: Feb 13, 2026 at 5:11 AM ET
WHERE: two different provinces
WHY: To fight gang violence and illegal mining
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