Picture: SANDF deployment in North West/Generic
By REGINALD KANYANE
8 April 2026 – Following the Republic of South Africa (RSA) president, Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement during the State of the Nation Address (SONA), directed that government intensify its fight against organised crime and strengthen cooperation between the security cluster departments and the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) in cooperation with the South African Police Service (SAPS) to form part of a broader national effort to confront organised criminal networks, deal with crime, stabilise affected communities and restore public confidence in law enforcement, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General Matlhapi Deborah Mmolawa, invites members of the media to attend the Launch of Operation Prosper at the SAPS Academy’s Boardroom in Mogwase Unit 5, in Mankwe on Thursday at 8am.
The Guardian 