Cape Flats violence remains ‘unacceptably high’ despite SANDF deployment – Ramaphosa

Author: Lisalee SolomonsPublished on: September 2, 2026Country: South Africa
Politics
Cape Flats violence remains ‘unacceptably high’ despite SANDF deployment – Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa stated that violence in the Cape Flats remains at an 'unacceptably high' level despite the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) in the area. This deployment aims to combat crime and restore security, but the results have not met expectations. Ramaphosa emphasized the need for a more integrated approach to address the issues of violence and crime in this region.

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