Eastern Cape Premier to ask Ramaphosa for military intervention:
Residents of Gqeberha’s northern neighbourhoods describe living ‘like prisoners’ as gang ...
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Call for Military Aid Amid Rising Gang ViolenceIn February 2026, Eastern Cape's premier urges army deployment in Gqeberha as gang violence escalates daily in northern neighborhoods.
Key FactsFeb 15, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane seeks South African National Defence Force support to help police tackle worsening gang violence in Gqeberha’s northern areas.
- President Ramaphosa announced army deployments in Western Cape and Gauteng but excluded Eastern Cape despite similar crime severity.
- Residents describe daily shootings and live in constant fear, feeling trapped inside their homes due to unchecked gang activity.
- The Democratic Alliance condemns the government's inaction and organizes a rally to demand greater protection for the region.
We are prisoners in our own homes. Our children can no longer play outside because shootings can happen at any time. It is not safe or pleasant to live here at all.— Rina Potgieter, a Helenvale resident and community activist, describes the desperate situation of residents in Gqeberha.
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For years we have begged, pleaded and prayed, and finally our pleas and prayers have been answered.— Rina Potgieter, a resident of Helenvale, expressed her feelings about the military intervention against gang violence.
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