President Cyril Ramaphosa has informed the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces of his decision to deploy 2 200 members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) for service in cooperation with the South African Police Service (SAPS).
According to the Presidency, the deployment serves to
prevent and combat crime, and support and preserve law and order under
Operation Prosper which is targeting illegal mining and gangsterism.
“The deployed members of the SANDF will assist the South African Police Service to prevent and combat illegal mining and gangsterism in the Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, North West and Western Cape. The deployment is for the period 01 March 2026 until 31 March 2027,” said the Presidency in a statement on Friday.
The Presidency said the deployment costs R823 153 960.
COURTESY: X - @GovernmentZADuring the 2026 State of the Nation Address, Ramaphosa
announced the intention to deploy the SANDF to areas afflicted by illegal
mining and gang violence.
Ramaphosa has also called on communities to welcome and
work more closely with the South African Police Service and the South African
National Defence Force to identify and alienate criminal elements and make
neighbourhoods safer in the process.
Done By: Mitchum George
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