Event Brief
Cape Town Prepares for Army Deployment Against Gangs
Filed: Feb 14, 2026 at 8:05 AM ET
Summary: Police in Western Cape ready for military support to tackle gang violence after presidential announcement.
WHO: South African National Defence Force, Western Cape police
WHAT: Deployment of military to combat gang violence
WHEN: Feb 14, 2026 at 6:48 AM ET
WHERE: Cape Town
WHY: To address rising gang violence in crime hotspots
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