Delft residents reiterate call for SANDF deployment

Residents of Delft are renewing calls for the army to be deployed in the area following a deadly shooting at a local taxi rank.

Three taxi operators were shot and killed by unknown gunmen earlier on Thursday.

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the attack.

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has already been deployed to some parts of Johannesburg as part of Operation Prosper.

The operation, aimed at strengthening the police's capacity to fight crime in hotspot areas, was announced by Cyril Ramaphosa during his State of the Nation Address last month.

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Delft resident Sumaya Prins said crime has gotten out of hand in the area.

"I do feel we do need more support from the army because there's not enough support from the police. So, I think they need help."