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 ...
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Ramaphosa dismisses calls to withdraw SANDF troops from DRC, says they're on a 'noble mission'
President Ramaphosa said that the multinational mission was part of a bigger plan for peace and stability in Africa.
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‘We will remember them’: Fallen SANDF soldiers return home for a final farewell
The remains of 14 SANDF soldiers who died in the DRC have returned to South Africa, honoured in a moving memorial service.
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Remains of 14 SANDF soldiers arrive home after long journey from DRC
The remains of the 14 South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers who were killed in fighting in the eastern ...
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General Maphwanya says SANDF budget set to be increased
South African National Defence Force chief, Rudzani Maphwanya, said that he’s been promised an increase on the army’s budget ...
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Defence Committee supports SANDF role in peacebuilding, as remains of soldiers come home
The co-chairpersons of the Joint Standing Committee on Defence Malusi Gigaba and Phiroane Phala stated that the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) as a diplomatic tool to ...
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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 ...
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Ramaphosa officiates hand over of remains of 14 SANDF soldiers killed in DRC: "You've come to rest"
President Cyril Ramaphosa handed over the remains of 14 SANDF soldiers after their repatriation to SA. The troops died in ...
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DELAY in returning of remains of fallen SANDF soldiers to South Africa
Defence Minister Angie Motshekga has confirmed that the bodies of 14 SANDF soldiers killed in eastern DRC, will be ...
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 ...
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South Africa: Defence Committee Welcomes Repatriation of Gallant Soldiers Killed in Democratic Republic of Congo Conflict
The Co-Chairpersons of the Joint Standing Committee on Defence, Mr Malusi Gigaba and Mr Phiroane Phala, participated in the handing over ceremony of the mortal remains of South African National ...