President Cyril Ramaphosa's decision to deploy the military to fight organized crime has elicited mixed reactions. Analysts emphasize the need for police reforms to restore public confidence. South ...

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South Africa's president has authorized a yearlong deployment by the army to fight crime in some of the country's violence-stricken areas. The move has underlined how ...

Soldiers from the South African National Defence Force are going to be deployed alongside members of the South African Police Service to combat gangs and armed groups associated with illegal mining.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. South Africa deployed soldiers to Johannesburg Wednesday in its first major military operation against gang ...