SA: Cape Town gears for army deployment as police raid gang strongholds

Western Cape police are preparing to receive South African National Defence Force members deployed to combat gang violence, following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement of military intervention in crime hotspots.

Police Commissioner Thembisile Patekile confirmed discussions on troop numbers and timing are ongoing, with soldiers expected to focus on high-risk areas.

While welcoming the deployment, Patekile emphasized it is “not…