President Cyril Ramaphosa deploys South African National Defence Force to KwaZulu-Natal

President Cyril Ramaphosa deploys South African National Defence Force to KwaZulu-Natal Zekhethelo Tue, 10/27/2026 - 11:12 27 Oct 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa has informed the Speaker of the National Assembly, Honourable Thoko Didiza, and the Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Honourable Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane, of his decision to deploy five hundred and ten (510) members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) in the province of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), for the service of cooperation with the South African Police Service (SAPS) in support of Operation Prosper. The members of the SANDF will assist the SAPS in maintaining law and order in KZN, especially in light of recent violent actions arising from a campaign of misinformation about the Constitutional Court judgment on the Refugee Act. The members of the SANDF will be on standby to support the police for any eventuality that may occur. The deployment, authorised in accordance with section 201(2)(a) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, is for the period commencing 9 October 2026 until 30 November 2026. The expected expenditure to be incurred amounts to R34 082 720. Enquiries: Vincent

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