What happened: First troops touch down nearly a month after President Ramaphosa said organised crime threatened country's democracy.
Cross-source context: Mongabay highlights in February, the African Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) released a report documenting concentrations of glyphosate in wheat and maize that exceeded default maximum residue limits. ACB also found traces of the herbicide in bread and baby cereal. The Guardian highlights south Africa’s president, Cyril Ramaphosa, has called Donald Trump’s policy of allowing white Afrikaners to apply for refugee status in the US “racist”, saying the US... DW News highlights a surge in gang-related violence has prompted South Africa to deploy the military to major cities. Supporters call it decisive action, while critics warn that soldiers on the streets risk escalating conflict.
What to watch next: movement around johannesburg, soldiers.