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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Michelle Gumede

South Africa will deploy troops to fight illegal mining and gang violence, president says

South Africa Ramaphosa - (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

South Africa's president said Thursday that the country would send its troops into communities to help police fight the scourge of illegal mining and gang violence in its two provinces with the two biggest cities.

According to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, “organized crime is now the most immediate threat to our democracy,” endangering both economic stability and public safety, particularly in Gauteng and the Western Cape.

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