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WC govt thanks Ramaphosa for extending army’s deployment
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday announced the extension of the army’s deployment in gang-ravaged areas in Cape Town until the end March next year.
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There was a noticeable reduction in crime where SANDF deployed - Diko
The president has extended the SANDF’s deployment gang-infested Western Cape communities until the end of March 2020.
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GALLERY: SANDF boots finally hit the ground in Cape Town
The South African National Defence Force arrived in Cape Town on 18 July 2019, one week after Police Minister Bheki Cele announced troops would be deployed to gang-plagued areas on the Cape Flats to assist the South African Police Service.
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SANDF to consider allowing female Muslim members to wear headscarves
The issue came to light after Major Fatima Isaacs was slapped with disciplinary action for refusing to remove her hijab.
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Budget cuts affecting SANDF's operations, minister warns
Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula on Tuesday presented the Department of Defence’s R50.5 billion budget at Parliament.
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Winde: ‘We will do all that we can to ensure communities are safer’
The government will come up with plans to tackle gang violence.
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Cele expected to announce further steps on tackling gang violence in WC
It’s still unclear when the army will enter gang-ravaged communities in the Mother City.
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Western Cape govt: Army deployment will play crucial role in tackling violence
The South African National Defence Force is preparing to move into suburbs in the Mother City to try curb gang-related violence and gangsterism.
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CT community policing forums call for state of emergency in gang-stricken areas
For months, community policing forums (CPFs) have been calling for the deployment of more police officers to areas severely affected by gang violence due to the rise in gang-related murders this year.
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SANDF to be deployed to CT in anti-crime operation
Police Minister Bheki Cele's spokesperson confirmed this to Eyewitness News on Thursday night.
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MJC to lodge complaint with SAHRC over SANDF member's hijab charges
Major Fatima Isaacs, who works as a clinical forensic pathologist at the 2 Military in Wynberg, was facing disciplinary action for wearing a headscarf.
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SANDF: Nothing irregular in attempt to ship arms to Cuba
Referring to a recent report of an averted coup, General Solly Shoke said the SANDF’s allegiance is to the Constitution and the republic.
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'HIV-positive soldiers face discrimination'
Sandu says the defence force continues to discriminate against HIV-positive recruits.
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DA suggests SANDF train in EC 'ghost towns'
The DA has proposed that the defence force train in ghost towns after they shot & killed a guard by accident.
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Three charged in Guptagate saga
Three people have been charged in connection with the unauthorised landing of the Gupta chartered jet.
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Maswanganyi's 'killers' SANDF members
The policeman's body was discovered in a field near Hammanskraal in June.
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Defence dept. defends CAR mission
Officials continue to ask questions about SA soldiers’ deployment to the CAR.
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Soldiers' families bid a final farewell
12 of the 13 fallen soldiers were laid to rest on Saturday.
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SANDF yet to confirm CAR pull-out
The SANDF is yet to confirm on whether it has pulled out all the troops from CAR.
