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SANDF to 'defend peace' in gang-ravaged communities, says Ramaphosa

Independent online (SA) 14 Feb 2026
President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Friday the SANDF will be defending peace and ensure that the police did their work properly during their deployment in the Western Cape and Gauteng.
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SANDF deployment not enough to stop gang violence, says CoCT

Eye Witness News 13 Feb 2026
This marks the second time the army was called in to stabilise gang violence in the province since 2019. .
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Ramaphosa targets organised crime with SANDF deployment

Sowetan Live 13 Feb 2026
Ramaphosa announced the deployment of the SANDF to the Western Cape following repeated calls by the DA-led provincial government and other key stakeholders, including political parties and civil society groups.
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SONA: Ramaphosa deploys SANDF to combat gang violence and illegal mining

Independent online (SA) 13 Feb 2026
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday announced the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to deal with gang violence and illegal mining in the Western Cape and Gauteng.
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SONA 2026 | Ramaphosa deploys SANDF to crush organised crime, illegal mining in Gauteng and ...

Independent online (SA) 12 Feb 2026
“I have directed the Minister of Police [Firoz Cachalia] and the SANDF to develop a technical plan on where our security forces should be deployed within the next few days,” he said.
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SONA 2026: Will President Ramaphosa deploy the SANDF to tackle gang violence in the Cape Flats?

Independent online (SA) 12 Feb 2026
This emerged when Cachalia was asked questions following his appraisal of the SANDF and the SAPS Anti-Gang Unit members at the parade that was addressed by ministers in the Justice, Crime Prevention, and Security (JCPS) Cluster in Cape Town.
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