The South African National Defence Union disputes Parliament’s claim of adequate living conditions at Fort Ikapa, citing soldiers’ complaints and court action.
Police arrested an alleged Ravensmead gang leader during Operation Lockdown 3 after seizing five illegal firearms and more than 160 rounds of ammunition.
Four children aged 10 to 16 were among five people shot in Bonteheuwel in a gang retaliation attack on Tuesday.
Despite SANDF deployment, 36 people were killed on the Cape Flats in one week, raising concerns over ineffective crime-fighting strategies.
Mixed reactions emerge to Operation Prosper deploying soldiers against gangs. Officials cite limitations while communities remain divided.
SAPS, SANDF and City of Cape Town launched Operation Prosper with joint operational parade today, marking official commencement of crime-fighting initiative
Ravensmead police arrested South African Defence Force member for possessing firearms, ammunition and explosives found buried under concrete.