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 ...
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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Four more South African peacekeepers killed in DR Congo
JOHANNESBURG: Four more soldiers of the South African National Defense Force (SANDF) were killed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), bringing the death toll of SANDF peacekeepers to 13 ...
Hundreds march on 101 Freeway in DTLA in protest against deportations
Hundreds of demonstrators marched on the 101 Freeway Sunday morning in downtown Los Angeles in what was called a "protest ...
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Former Army chief claims national pride is in decline amid concerns over Australian Defence Force recruitment
Professor Leahy voiced concerns over the lack of Australians signing up with the ADF in a story published by The Australian, as the Albanese government aims to grow the armed forces from about ...
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'Bring back our soldiers’, Malema tells Ramaphosa
This is despite mounting calls for the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to pull out following the deaths of 13 soldiers. On Tuesday morning, the SANDF announced the deaths of four ...
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EFF calls for withdrawal of SANDF troops from DRC
A contingent of the SA National Defence Force (SANDF) has been stationed in the DRC on a peacekeeping mission sanctioned by the United Nations. Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) South African ...
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South African troops are dying in the DRC: why they’re there and what’s going wrong
The South African National Defence Force is leading the mission. Their mandate is to support the DRC government, a member of the 16-member SADC group, in restoring peace, security and stability.
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Political Infighting in South Africa: The Crisis of the Government of National Unity
South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU) was formed to stabilise the country during tumultuous times. Yet, as the country faces the tragic loss of 13 soldiers from the South African ...
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South African troops are dying in the DRC: why they’re there and what’s going wrong
has sparked fierce debate about the deployment of South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers there. Some, including political parties, have questioned whether the soldiers were adequately ...
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‘Urgent debate’ scheduled to discuss SANDF casualties in the DRC
An SANDF soldier negotiating a ceasefire with M23 rebels in the DRC. After multiple calls from members of parliament and political parties, Parliament’s National Assembly will on 10 February hold a ...
Militants have led Israeli hostage Arbel Yehoud through a chaotic crowd ahead of her release
Militants have led Israeli hostage Arbel Yehoud through a chaotic crowd ahead of her release.