Anger Erupts as Coloured Lives Matter Movement Calls for Military Intervention

Tensions are rising as the Coloured Lives Matter movement intensifies its call for urgent government action amid escalating violence in coloured communities across South Africa. Community leaders and activists say they have reached breaking point, demanding that the SANDF be deployed to restore safety and stability. The movement accuses authorities of failing to protect residents from gang violence, drug-related crime, and systemic neglect. This story explores the growing frustration, the reasons behind the demand for military intervention, and the national reaction.