Ramaphosa announces crackdown on corruption in criminal justice system:
The president said the army would be deployed to tackle illegal mining and gang violence ...
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Ramaphosa Launches Major Anti-Corruption InitiativeBy mid-2026, new laws and 5,500 extra police officers aim to combat corruption and organised crime nationwide.
- President Ramaphosa announced a comprehensive plan to reform policing and the criminal justice system after corruption allegations.
- The military will support police efforts against illegal mining and gang violence in key provinces.
- An additional 5,500 police officers will be recruited this year to enhance frontline capacity.
- Legislative changes on firearms and whistleblower protections are scheduled for completion by mid-2026.
We must act with zero tolerance and bring the full force of the law to bear. Let this message be clear: there will be no impunity for acts of corruption and criminality.— Cyril Ramaphosa, in his State of the Nation address, announcing crackdown on corruption in the criminal justice system
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