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flag South Africa’s generals deny a "turf war," stating troops deployed to fight crime will follow military command and cooperate with police.

flag South African army generals deny claims of a "turf war" with police over the deployment of 2,000 troops to combat crime in areas like Gauteng and the Western Cape. flag Speaking before parliament, they confirmed soldiers will only take orders from military command, as required by law, and emphasized the operation aims to improve coordination, not create conflict. flag The deployment, announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa, targets rising crime including gang violence and illegal mining, with military forces supporting national security under constitutional authority. flag Officials stress collaboration remains central, with no reported operational disputes between the armed forces and police.

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