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South African National Defence Force (SANDF)

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8 Aug 2025 · 19:05 Community
DA Demands Answers on SANDF Deployment Allowances

The Democratic Alliance (DA) is firmly defending its position following criticism from Defence Minister Angie Motshekga and the ANC regarding R813 million in allowances allocated to South African…

by Staff Writer
25 Feb 2025 · 13:29 Community
SANDF General Criticised for Comments on Military Readiness

Lieutenant-General Peter Ntshavheni Maphaha of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has faced criticism for remarks made during the funeral of Staff Sergeant Ishmael Molahlehi in the…

by Staff Writer
4 Feb 2025 · 11:43 Africa
M23 Declares Ceasefire Amid Ongoing Conflict in DRC

The M23 rebel group has announced a ceasefire, effective immediately, after months of violent clashes in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The Tutsi-led group has been engaged…

by Staff Writer
3 Feb 2025 · 11:56 Africa
South African Troops Trapped in DRC

South African troops remain surrounded by hostile forces at their bases in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), facing dwindling supplies and uncertainty about Pretoria’s plans to…

by Staff Writer
3 Mar 2024 · 20:27 Africa
Burial of SANDF soldiers killed in DRC conflict

KIMBERLY - The Defence Force has dismissed claims that its soldiers deployed to SADC's DRC mission lack proper tools and support, stating that they are well-trained and adequately…

by Staff Writer
26 Sep 2022 · 16:00 Community
SIU to apply for review of R273.5m PPE tenders

PRETORIA - The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) says it will institute a civil suit to have five personal protective equipment (PPE) contracts worth some R273.5 million reviewed and…

by Staff Writer