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 ...
Defence Web15h
Defenceless: South Africa’s military capability eroded by chronic issues, warns SCOPA
The South African Department of Defence and Military Veterans (DMV) is facing numerous challenges prohibiting it from being ...
AllAfrica.com18h
Rwanda: High Time South African Forces Left Eastern DR Congo - M23 Spokesperson
It is high time the South African National Defence Forces' (SANDF) holed up in a UN base camp in DR Congo's North Kivu ...
The Citizen1d
Motshekga blames DRC, Denel and illegal mining for defence department’s poor finances
Defence and Military Veterans Minister Angie Motshekga has raised concerns about the defence’s challenges, once again ...
Briefly on MSN6d
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 ...
Defence union refutes Julius Malema's allegations of SANDF members being held hostages in DRC
The SA National Defence Union said SANDF members in DRC are not held hostage by M23, contrary to claims by Julius Malema ...
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 ...
The Africa Report13d
Remains of 14 South African soldiers returning home in slow repatriation process
Flags are flying half-mast in South Africa as bodies of deceased soldiers are being repatriated, but questions about the ...
The Africa Report9d
South African minister Angie Motshekga under fire after 14 troops killed in DRC
Appointed defence minister in June last year, Angie Motshekga has been accused of not being truthful about the dire situation ...
allAfrica.com on MSN8d
South Africa: Media Statement - Joint Standing Committee On Defence to Seek Clarity On Delayed Deployment Notification From the President
Press Release - The Joint Standing Committee on Defence seeks clarity on a delay in communication regarding the deployment ...
U.S. News & World Report10d
South Africa's Military Reinforces Beleaguered Congo Mission
"We have been informed of a (South African National Defence Force) troop build-up in the area of Lubumbashi. We gather that approximately 700-800 soldiers had been flown to Lubumbashi," Chris ...