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- Operation Corona Personnel Seize R51 Million in Contraband and Recover Millions in Stolen Vehicles During March Border Patrols
Published: Apr 28, 2026
Section: Africa
South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers recorded major security breakthroughs in March, confiscating R51 million worth of contraband and recovering stolen vehicles va...
- Surge in Cape Town Fatalities Raises Questions Over Efficacy of Military Deployment in Gang Hotspots
Published: Apr 14, 2026
Section: Africa
Despite the launch of Operation Prosper, residents of the Cape Flats report a devastating spike in violence, including over 50 killings in a single week. Critics and community acti...
- R823 Million SANDF Deployment Faces Public Backlash as Cape Flats Gang Violence Claims More Victims
Published: Apr 11, 2026
Section: Africa
Despite a massive R823 million investment into Operation Prosper, residents of the Cape Flats report that the South African National Defence Force has failed to curb escalating gan...
- Cape Town Gang Violence Escalates as Six Year Old Girl Fatally Shot Despite Army Deployment
Published: Apr 9, 2026
Section: Africa
A young child became the latest casualty of rampant gang warfare in Valhalla Park on Thursday, succumbing to a gunshot wound to the head. The tragedy occurs amid growing criticism...
- Parliamentarians Demand Clear Exit Strategy and Operational Metrics for R823 Million Anti-Crime Military Deployment
Published: Apr 8, 2026
Section: Africa
South African public representatives are calling for strict accountability and measurable goals for the latest Operation Prosper deployment of 2,200 soldiers. The year-long mission...
- South African Auditor General Warns of National Security Risks Following Chronic Failures in Defence Asset Oversight
Published: Apr 8, 2026
Section: Africa
Auditor General Tsakani Maluleke has issued a stark warning that South Africa’s national security is being compromised by persistent mismanagement within the Department of Defence....
- Activists Demand Operation Prosper Pivot Toward Illegal Firearm Seizures As Cape Town Gang Violence Persists
Published: Apr 7, 2026
Section: Africa
Anti-gang advocates are calling for the South African National Defence Force to prioritize the removal of illegal weapons to stem the tide of violence in the Western Cape. Despite...
- Ian Cameron Criticizes Haphazard SANDF Strategy as Western Cape Violence Claims 22 Lives
Published: Apr 7, 2026
Section: Africa
Parliament’s Police Portfolio Committee Chairperson, Ian Cameron, has labeled the SANDF deployment in the Western Cape as futile following a surge in gang violence over the Easter...
- SANDF Commences Year-Long Crime-Fighting Deployment in Cape Town Gang Hotspots
Published: Apr 1, 2026
Section: Africa
A joint force of 2,200 SANDF soldiers, SAPS, and Metro Police conducted a parade in Belhar on March 31, signaling the start of a year-long deployment to combat violent crime. The o...
- South African Military Forces Enter Cape Town Crime Hotspots to Combat Escalating Gang Violence and Extortion
Published: Apr 1, 2026
Section: Africa
Troops from the South African National Defence Force began a year-long deployment in Mitchells Plain on Wednesday to support police operations in the Western Cape. While community...
- President Ramaphosa Authorizes 2,200 Soldiers for National Deployment Against Organized Crime and Illegal Mining Operations
Published: Mar 31, 2026
Section: Africa
The South African National Defence Force is beginning a large scale domestic deployment to support police in neutralizing gang violence and illegal mining networks. Under Operation...
- South African Army Chief Faces Severe Backlash Over Two Million Rand Lavish Charity Golf Tournament
Published: Mar 31, 2026
Section: Africa
Lieutenant General Lawrence Mbatha is under investigation following a 2 million rand golf event that critics describe as an excessive display of luxury. The controversy highlights...