SANDF partners with SAPS against rising wave of illegal miners

President Cyril Ramaphosa made an announcement about forming a partnership between the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) and the police to combat rising crime.

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In his address to the nation, President Ramaphosa revealed his decision to send more than 800 soldiers to support law enforcement and enhance public safety.

This deployment aims to target criminal activities, especially those related to economic infrastructure and the ongoing battle against illegal miners according to IOL News.

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SANDF BROUGHT IN TO SUPPORT SAPS IN BATTLE AGAINST ILLEGAL MINERS

This announcement follows a recent and disturbing incident in Riverlea, a neighborhood in southern Johannesburg. The, illegal miners engaged in a violent street shootout, resulting in the tragic deaths of six rival gang members.

This incident highlights the urgent need for a coordinated response to address the increasing wave of crime associated with illegal mining and the construction mafia.

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This is not the first time South Africa has grappled with challenges posed by these groups, often characterized by violence and gunfights in the Gauteng region.

The government is seizing this opportunity to tackle the root causes of these issues and implement security-enhancing measures.

This isn’t the first time South Africa has grappled with challenges posed by these groups, often characterized by violence and gunfights in the Gauteng region.

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The government is seizing this opportunity with SANDF to tackle the root causes of these issues and implement security-enhancing measures.

CONSTRUCTION MAFIA’S PROJECT DELAYS PROMPT GOVERNMENT ACTION

Apart from combatting illegal mining, the construction mafia has been accused of halting various projects across the country.

Human Settlements Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi disclosed that numerous projects have experienced delays, partly due to the actions of the construction mafia. Initiatives are now in progress to revive these projects, ensuring essential development can proceed.

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President Ramaphosa, while discussing the deployment of nearly 900 soldiers, emphasized their pivotal role in supporting the police. He underscored the invaluable aid the army provides to the police, stressing the necessity of a united front against criminal activities in the country.

Additionally, Ramaphosa unveiled plans to increase the budget of the South African National Defence Force. This step is crucial as the force’s budget has faced repeated reductions in recent years.

The additional funding is regarded as an investment in national security, ensuring that the military can effectively fulfill its mandate.