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Ramaphosa deployed military to assist police in South Africa as part of a government crackdown on illegal mining operations.
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Updated Sep 11
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What happened
Ramaphosa deployed military to assist police in South Africa as part of a government crackdown on illegal mining operations.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The President of South Africa addresses the ongoing anti-illegal mining operation, involving the SANDF and warnings from the Minerals Council South Africa.Sub-event
Ramaphosa leads government crackdown using military aid to police against illegal mining operations in South Africa.1 source
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Cyril Ramaphosa
President of South Africa since 2018
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South Africa
country in southern Africa
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