Why were soldiers patrolling Kimberley's streets? Don't ask us, says ANC
The ANC has denied any knowledge of the circumstances surrounding the deployment of the army to Kimberley, where the party is celebrating its 108th birthday this week.
News24 spotted several SA National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers - armed and in full army gear - patrolling the Northern Cape capital.
The ANC's top six and members of its national executive committee are criss-crossing the province, mobilising support and visiting communities.
TimesLive reported that it was only after questions were sent to a SANDF spokesperson that the soldiers were recalled.
SANDF spokesperson Siphiwe Dlamini told the publication the soldiers shouldn't have been patrolling the streets.