SANDF chief slams ‘overnight defence specialists’, calls for sympathy for families of 14 slain troops
In a heartfelt tribute, SANDF Chief Rudzani Maphwanya called for a focus on mourning, rather than a political blame game ...
Parliament's defence committee praises efforts in repatriating SANDF soldiers
The Defence Committee honors SANDF soldiers repatriated from the DRC, stressing South Africa’s role in peacekeeping, calling for investigations, and ensuring support for grieving families during this ...
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South Africa calls for collaborative global defence innovation at Defence Ministers’ Conclave
At the recent Defence Ministers’ Conclave at Aerospace India, South Africa’s Deputy Minister of Defence and Military Veterans ...
South Africa's military reinforces beleaguered Congo mission
South Africa has sent additional troops and military equipment to Democratic Republic of Congo in recent days, political and ...
South African troops are dying in DRC: Here’s what’s going wrong
it is time for some critical reflection on the future roles of its military. The equipment shortages and challenges it faces ...
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Finding peace in eastern DRC is ‘urgent’ – South Africa Minister Lamola
Heads of state attending the African Union summit are expected to hold a high-level meeting on the escalation of violence in ...
'The ancestors have spoken!': Sangoma warns that the spirits of slain SANDF troops must be returned to South Africa or else.
According to a sangoma, the spirits of the 14 killed SANDF soldiers must be brought back to South Africa or else there will ...
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Military Ombud makes progress in resolving complaints
The Military Ombud’s Office managed to resolve the vast majority of complaints it received in the 2023/24 financial year, ...
MK Party reflects on Jacob Zuma’s legacy in South African peacekeeping efforts
MK Party MP Mzikayise Ntshingila calls for enhanced military support for South Africa’s peacekeeping missions in the DRC, ...
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South Africa's military reinforces beleaguered Congo mission
An airport employee there confirmed that military planes had landed last week. "We have been informed of a (South African National Defence Force) troop build-up in the area of Lubumbashi.