MPs question SANDF's effectiveness on Cape Flats

Author: Ntsikelelo QoyoPublished on: April 30, 2026Country: South Africa
Politics
MPs question SANDF's effectiveness on Cape Flats

The SANDF was deployed in Tafelsig to assist the SAPS in tackling crime, but this deployment has been criticized as a complete failure in Parliament. Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia faced tough questions regarding the lack of an intelligence-driven strategy for Operation Prosper. MPs, including ActionSA's Dereleen James, reported an increase in deaths on the Cape Flats since the soldiers' deployment.

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