Gang Crime and Illegal Mining Worsen in South Africa
Gang killings and illegal mining by zama zamas have worsened crime and displaced residents.
90% of gang-related killings occur in the Western Cape, including Cape Town and Cape Flats.
South Africa deployed 25,000 troops in 2021 during unrest.
Deployment is time-limited, with soldiers under police command in high-crime areas.
Recent incidents include 87 miners dead in a standoff, 80 illegal miners in 2022, and 30,000 illegal miners in 6,000 shafts.
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