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  1. Both the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces are currently grappling with the serious issue of rising organized crime.
  2. Law enforcement operations are currently underway in the Western Cape province.

Ramaphosa deployed the South African National Defence Force to crime hotspots in the Western Cape, including Cape Town, to stabilize the situation.

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Ramaphosa deployed the South African National Defence Force to crime hotspots in the Western Cape, including Cape Town, to stabilize the situation.

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Cyril RamaphosaSouth African National Defence ForceWestern Cape

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  1. The debate focuses on whether the SANDF should be used as an alternative to the struggling police service.1 source
  2. SA Defence Force welcomed recruits at 3 SAI Battalion in Northern Cape and deployed to areas affected by gang violence in the Western Cape.Sub-event
  3. SANDF deployed by Ramaphosa to address crime hotspots in the Western Cape.1 source

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Law enforcement operations are currently underway in the Western Cape province.

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