South Africa is deploying its National Defence Force to assist police in tackling surging violent crime.
This is not the first time the military has stepped in to fight the country’s endemic instability.
But how sustainable is this solution in the long term? And can it address the deeper structural causes behind rising crime?
Febe Potgieter-Gqubule, Head of Policy and Research at the ANC National Executive Committee, explains.
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urd3r accused general promoted to head South African Special Forces sparks national outrage and raises serious questions about military accountability, justice, and leadership in South Africa.
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Residents in crime hotspots in Johannesburg react to the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) in their neighbourhoods.
This follows President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement at the 2026 State of the Nation Address that SANDF would be deployed across high-crime areas in South Africa.
FROM CHIEFTAINCY TO POLITICS: A regional heavyweight opens up on power, identity and influence.
Our upcoming exclusive interview features Former President of Botswana, Ian Khama, who shares how he became closely associated with the Kingdom of Eswatini, his role as Paramount Chief (Kgosi) of the Bangwato, and how he carries the title Kgosi Khama IV.
He also reflects on his influence in shaping the historic outcome of Botswana’s elections, and offers his thoughts on Eswatini’s Tinkhundla System of Governance.#timesofeswatini #fyp
"We are not going to allow those who do not have the right to carry arms to terrorise our people, we are going to ensure that the state apparatuses takes full responsibility and ownership and say, we are the only ones who are empowered to have the monopoly of force" Chief of the South African National Defence Force General Rudzani Maphwanya
"we will carry those arms and if you challenge us we will show those criminal elements that this is the state" @SANDF_ZA General Rudzani Maphwanya
SA Reacts To ANC Appointing Dr Nobuhle Nkabane – Leadership Crisis or Strategic Move? https://youtu.be/nobX--jnB70?si=C1Hv3yjs67mZaGYW
Members of the National Assembly have welcomed Christine Haindaka as a new member of parliament.
Haindaka, who serves as Deputy Secretary of the Swapo Party Youth League, takes up the seat following the resignation of Swapo MP Dr. Elifas Dingara last week.
Her swearing-in follows confirmation by the Supreme Court on Sunday, the 28th of February, clearing the way for her to assume office.
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Aitsa! WATCH: The First Gentleman of the Republic of Namibia, LT General (RTD) Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah talks about the qualifications required to become a First Lady or a First Gentleman of a country. Ndaitwah was the keynote speaker at the commemoration of International Womens Day and a community engagement focusing on social challenges such as Gender Base Violence (GBV) and drug abuse in Lüderitz. #Aitsa #followerseveryonehighlights #followersreelsfypシ゚viralシfypviralシ #followerseveryonehighlightsfollowers #followerseveryone #followersreelsfyp #followerseveryonehighlightssfyp
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As we commemorate Human Rights Day, we reflect on its significance through the voices of our people, highlighting what human rights mean today and why we continue to honour the legacy of the Sharpeville Massacre.
Join us on Saturday, 21 March, at A.R. Arabass Stadium, where the President of the Republic of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, will deliver the keynote address.
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ANC reappoints Former Minister of Higher Education and Training Dr Nobuhle Nkabane as the ANC's Deputy Chief Whip in Parliament.
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We cannot celebrate the deployment of the army while R823 million is poured into a temporary solution, yet our police stations remain under resourced. The very people meant to protect our communities daily are left without the tools, support, and capacity they need. Real safety starts with strengthening the boots already on the ground.