South Africa will deploy 10,000 soldiers to assist in security operations during the forthcoming municipal elections due to start next week.<br />''<br />''The South African parliament on Wednesday noted that President Cyril Ramaphosa had authorised the military deployment to help the police ensure a safe and secure environment during the polls.<br />''<br />''South Africans will be turning out on Monday to elect their municipal councillors and mayors. The elections are seen as a test to the popularity of the ruling ANC party following the jailing of former President Jacob Zuma over corruption charges.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">The military deployment will begin on Saturday and will last for five days until 3 November. South Africa recently deployed 25,000 troops to help the police tackle the deadly riots and looting that followed Zuma's jailing in July.</span><br />