💨 Abstract

South Africa plans to deploy soldiers for a year to combat crime and illegal mining in five provinces, including the Western Cape. President Cyril Ramaphosa described organized crime as a major threat to democracy and economic development. The mission, set to begin this month, has faced criticism for potentially admitting police failure and the lack of policing skills among troops. South Africa has one of the world's highest homicide rates, with illegal mining and gang violence exacerbating the issue.

Courtesy: Garrin Lambley