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South Africa deploys military to Western Cape and Gauteng to fight gang violence and illegal mining, per President Ramaphosa’s Feb. 12, 2026, address.
South Africa will deploy military forces to the Western Cape and Gauteng provinces to combat rising gang violence and illegal mining, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced during his State of the Nation Address on February 12, 2026.
Citing organized crime as the top threat to democracy and economic stability, Ramaphosa emphasized a zero-tolerance approach, vowing to strengthen law enforcement through intelligence-led operations, technology, and the recruitment of 5,500 new police officers.
The military’s role will be temporary and focused on supporting police in high-risk areas, particularly where armed gangs and unauthorized miners, known as "zama zamas," have caused widespread violence and economic losses.
The move follows a national inquiry into police corruption and systemic failures, and comes amid growing pressure to restore public safety and rebuild trust in affected communities.
Sudáfrica despliega militares en el Cabo Occidental y Gauteng para combatir la violencia de pandillas y la minería ilegal, según el discurso del presidente Ramaphosa el 12 de febrero de 2026.