Zuma to deploy troops for elections
By TMG Editor - 30 April 2014
President Jacob Zuma has authorised the deployment of some 2000 troops to assist the police during the May 7 elections and the presidential inauguration, his office said on Wednesday (30/04/2014).
Presidential spokesman Mac Maharaj said 1850 members of the SA National Defence Force would be on duty around the country on election day to help maintain law and order.
A further 247 would be deployed in Gauteng on May 24 to step up security in the province for the inauguration at the Union Buildings. - Sapa
