Event Brief
South Africa to Deploy Army in High-Crime Areas
Filed: Feb 28, 2026 at 5:02 AM ET
Summary: President Cyril Ramaphosa plans to deploy the army to assist police in combating high crime rates.
WHO: Cyril Ramaphosa
WHAT: Deploying the army to assist police
WHEN: Feb 28, 2026 at 1:12 AM ET
WHERE: South Africa
WHY: To help combat high violent crime rates
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