Retired Major-General Ashton Sibango says while the deployment of the SANDF following the unrest action last week should be welcomed, there are some concerning issues that should be taken note of. South Africans have and continue to rightfully applaud the deployment of the military in support of the South African Police Service (SAPS) seemingly overwhelmed by the recent acts of public unrest and violence, which President Cyril Ramaphosa described as "failed insurrection due to lack of popular support". The deployment of the military boots on the ground, has not only assisted in stabilising the situation and stopped the carnage, but also served as deterrence.