2,828 soldiers to be deployed on election day to maintain law & order - Presidency

JOHANNESBURG - President Cyril Ramaphosa has employed 2,828 national defence force members to combat crime and maintain law and order during Wednesday's elections. 

The deployment of the troops will be in partnership with the police, who have also deployed additional boots on the ground. 

This comes amid violent flare-ups in parts of the country this week, along with disruptions at some voting stations. 

The Presidency's spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya: "The employment of SANDF personnel will form part of Operation Prosper and applies from 20 May to 7 June 2024."