politics

March 12, 2026

Soldiers deployed to combat crime in South Africa

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says 550 soldiers have been employed under ‘Operation Prosper – illegal mining’

Soldiers deployed to combat crime in South Africa

TL;DR

  • 550 SANDF personnel deployed to Gauteng under 'Operation Prosper – illegal mining'.
  • Deployment aims to prevent and combat crime and maintain law and order.
  • Operation duration: January 30 to end of April, with an estimated cost of R80.7 million.
  • Concerns raised about the lack of a cogent and coherent operational plan.
  • Call for a clear strategy, defined roles, and proper coordination between defense and police.
  • Critique of a 'one-size-fits-all' approach for different criminal environments like illegal mining and gang violence.

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