Event Brief
South Africa's Army Deployment in High-Crime Areas
Filed: Mar 01, 2026 at 5:02 AM ET
Summary: President Ramaphosa plans to deploy the army in Western Cape to combat gang-related violence.
WHO: President Ramaphosa
WHAT: Deployment of army in high-crime areas
WHEN: Feb 28, 2026 at 6:53 AM ET
WHERE: Western Cape
WHY: To address high gang-related killings
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