- Undocumented migrant violence and xenophobic attacks are reported across Mozambique, South Africa, and Malawi.
- Cyril Ramaphosa issued a directive for nationwide law enforcement operations in South Africa.
- Ramaphosa deployed military to assist police in South Africa as part of a government crackdown on illegal mining operations.
The President of South Africa addresses the ongoing anti-illegal mining operation, involving the SANDF and warnings from the Minerals Council South Africa.
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Updated Aug 26
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What happened
The President of South Africa addresses the ongoing anti-illegal mining operation, involving the SANDF and warnings from the Minerals Council South Africa.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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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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South African National Defence Force
military forces of the South African Government
Related events
- Chief of SANDF Rudzani Maphwanya discussed the state of Africa's defence industry.
- Joint operations targeting illegal mining activities are underway across multiple provinces, including Gauteng and North West.
- Cabinet approved the Force Evolution Strategy for the SANDF, while the Department of Defence identified operational constraints.
- Concerns about mining rights policy in South Africa.
- Allegations of bribery involving a SANDF service provider surfaced during high court testimony.