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 ...
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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 ...
Remains of 14 South African soldiers killed in DRC returned home
The bodies of 14 South African soldiers killed in the Democratic Republic of Congo have been repatriated. The SANDF will ...
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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SA army sends another 800 soldiers to the DRC
Fourteen South African soldiers have already died in fighting. The army has now deployed an additional 700 to 800 troops to ...
South Africa’s crucial role in stabilising the DRC
Discover how Minister Angie Motshekga sheds light on the SANDF’s mission in the DRC, revealing the historical significance ...
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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 ...
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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, ...
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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.