The South African National Defence Force and South African Police Service are conducting operations and providing support in the Gauteng province.
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The South African National Defence Force and South African Police Service are conducting operations and providing support in the Gauteng province.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- SANDF conducts domestic support operations alongside SAPS, including an incident at Lebombo Border Post in Mpumalanga and fatalities near Johannesburg.Sub-event
SANDF casualties reported during operation in Gauteng province.1 source
- South Africa deployed the SANDF to inner-city Johannesburg to bolster security, an action authorized by President Ramaphosa.Sub-event
SANDF deployed to Hillbrow (JHB) and announced deployment to Durban for peace operations.1 source
SANDF and SAPS are deployed in Gauteng for operational support.1 source
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Protests are underway in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, leading to the deployment of security forces to maintain order in the provinces.Also in this story
- Protests in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng, following a constitutional court ruling, could disrupt national exams.
- Planned marches and gatherings are scheduled in KwaDukuza, Phoenix, and Groutville, KwaZulu-Natal, involving taxi associations.
- Protesters impacted Chatsworth near Durban, while army deployment was confirmed in Gauteng province.
- Looting incidents reported in Mpumalanga, protests across the country including Johannesburg, and burglaries in Hammarsdale.
The entities involved
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Gauteng
province in South Africa
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South African National Defence Force
military forces of the South African Government
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South African Police Service
national police force of South Africa
Related events
- SANDF personnel were deployed to the DRC, Sudan, and CAR, and Jacob Zuma linked SA's economy to continental stability in 2013.
- The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) deployed to Mocuba District in 2015 to assist flood-stricken areas.
- Ramaphosa and Motshekga discussed the precarious operational position of the SANDF during a session in Parliament.
- The National Treasury made R823 million available to the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) on October 22, 2026.
- SAPS conducted readiness assessments and identified high-risk stations across Western Cape, Gauteng, Eastern Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal.