South African army arrive in crime hotspots to help tackle gangs

The army has been deployed to five of South Africa's nine provinces for a year-long operation.

Early report Major update Updated Apr 1, 2026, 1:22 PM UTC

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BBC: South African army arrive in crime hotspots to help tackle gangs.

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