South Africa army deployment in crime hotspots to last a year

South Africa army deployment in crime hotspots to last a year

South Africa will deploy soldiers for a year to provinces struggling to quell rampant crime and illegal mining, according to a mission plan presented to parliament on Wednesday. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the deployment last month, calling organised crime the "most immediate threat" to South Africa's democracy and economic development.

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