The order by President Ramaphosa to deploy the South African Defence Force in parts of the country that are battling crime, has been celebrated by many civilians and leaders alike, with many believing this would be a solution for bringing lasting peace in crime-ridden communities. However, some civil society groups and experts are questioning the intent of the deployment and highlighting the risks carried by domestic military deployment, including excessive force, civil-military tension, and mission creep. Is a militarised society the answer to dealing with crime in the country?

<p>The order by President Ramaphosa to deploy the South African Defence Force in parts of the country that are battling crime, has been celebrated by many civilians and leaders alike, with many believing this would be a solution for bringing lasting peace in&nbsp;crime-ridden communities.&nbsp;However, some civil society groups and experts are questioning&nbsp;the intent of the deployment and highlighting the risks carried&nbsp;by domestic military deployment, including excessive force,&nbsp;civil-military tension, and mission creep. Is a militarised society&nbsp;the answer to dealing with crime in the country?</p>

<p>METRO FM Talk with Faith Mangope </p>