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flag South Africa deploys military for a year to fight crime in five provinces, ending March 31, 2027.

flag South Africa will deploy military forces for one year starting March 2026 to combat gang violence, illegal mining, and organized crime in five provinces, including the Western and Eastern Cape and Gauteng. flag Announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa, the operation aims to support police amid a severe crime wave, with troops conducting arrests and handing over evidence but not replacing police. flag The move, still in training and command setup, has sparked debate over police failures and military expertise, though officials call it a strategic step toward long-term reform. flag The deployment ends March 31, 2027.

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