SA Defence Force welcomed recruits at 3 SAI Battalion in Northern Cape and deployed to areas affected by gang violence in the Western Cape.

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 22

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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. All 1 developments

Within Both the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces are currently grappling with the serious issue of rising organized crime.

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Northern Cape
province of South Africa
- Contests over election results occurred in the Eastern Cape and Northern Cape in 2019.Thu 22:09
Western Cape
province of South Africa
- High rates of violent crime in Gauteng and Western Cape are prompting urgent parliamentary debate and pressure on the government.Mon 14:42
- Mass shootings and violence are affecting working-class communities in the Western Cape and Gauteng provinces.Mon 14:42
South African National Defence Force
military forces of the South African Government

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Sep 22thesouthafrican.com