He has also spoken out about the response by the police which is seemingly failing to contain the protests.

According toIOL, Buthelezi is concerned about the economic impact the protests have on the country.

The deployment will commence as soon as all department processes are in place.

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IFP party leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi has spoken out against the violence taking place in KwaZulu-Natal under the ‘Free Zuma’ protests. Image: Rajesh Jantilal / AFPSource: Getty Images

The duration and number of deployed soldiers will be determined based.

A statement regarding the above was shared online by the SANDF.

The statement read:

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Lebogang Mashego (Current Affairs HOD)Lebogang Mashego runs the Current Affairs desk.

She joined the Briefly News team in 2021.

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