South Africa has deployed soldiers in Johannesburg to combat gang violence and illegal mining, following a call from ...

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

While the army’s presence in Johannesburg has boosted visibility and enforcement, critics warn it is only a temporary fix that fails to address long-term policing weaknesses.

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 ...

A convoy of South African National Defence Force, military police and SAPS move through Eldorado Park, Riverlea and Westbury People lined the streets and cheered as a large convoy of the South African ...

Soldiers moved into gang-violence hotspots in Johannesburg Wednesday to support police efforts to tackle rampant crime, described by President Cyril Ramaphosa as one of the biggest threats facing ...

From PLA-led naval drills in South Africa to new UAVs, air defences, troop moves, and advanced platforms, militaries across Africa and West Asia are ramping up capabilities ...