It's an unusual move for the African continent's leading democracy: South Africa's president announced that he will deploy ...

First troops touch down nearly a month after President Ramaphosa said organised crime threatened country’s democracy.

Troops have been deployed on the streets of South Africa's biggest city after the president announced plans last month to use ...

South Africa has deployed soldiers in Johannesburg to combat gang violence and illegal mining, following a call from President Cyril Ramaphosa in response to rising organized crime rates.

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa's president said Thursday that the country would send its troops into communities to help police fight the scourge of illegal mining and gang violence in its two ...

Volunteers are working to carve out safe spaces in townships with initiatives such as football training and dance classes ...

Supporters see urgent action, while critics warn that soldiers on the streets risk escalating conflict.On March 10 in South Africa's Western Cape province, a gray vehicle pulled up outside a house in ...

It's an unusual move for the African continent's leading democracy: South Africa's president announced earlier this month that he will deploy the army to high-crime areas to fight the scourge of ...