South Africa launches major security operation to tackle crime and gang violence
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Source: AfricaNews
Published: 2026-04-01 03:30 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 90
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Crime & Justice, Defence, Africa, Military & Defence, Commodities, Crime & Justice, War & Conflict
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In a show of force in Cape Town, around 500 military and police personnel paraded ahead of a year-long deployment targeting gangs, illegal mining, and organized crime across the Western Cape. The operation, set to begin in April, will cover five of South Africa’s nine provinces, focusing on areas struggling with rampant crime.
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