- Protests are underway in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, leading to the deployment of security forces to maintain order in the provinces.
- The South African National Defence Force and South African Police Service are conducting operations and providing support in the Gauteng province.
South Africa deployed the SANDF to inner-city Johannesburg to bolster security, an action authorized by President Ramaphosa.
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What happened
South Africa deployed the SANDF to inner-city Johannesburg to bolster security, an action authorized by President Ramaphosa.
Who's involved
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Cyril Ramaphosa deployed the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to Hanover Park.Sub-event
SANDF deployed to inner-city Johannesburg to bolster security, authorized by Ramaphosa.1 source
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The entities involved
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South Africa
country in southern Africa
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South African National Defence Force
military forces of the South African Government
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Cyril Ramaphosa
President of South Africa since 2018
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