Kaya 959 Point of View with Phemelo Motene

Army deployed to fight gangs and crime hotspots

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2,200 SANDF soldiers are now on the ground in Cape Town’s most crime-ridden
areas to assist police fight against gang violence and illegal mining. President Cyril
Ramaphosa says the deployment will last a year, aiming to restore order, though
critics question military involvement in civilian policing. Phemelo speaks to the
Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Ian Cameron.
1 Apr 4PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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