February 21
South Africa: Bodies of Soldiers Who Died in the DRC Return Home
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) will on Wednesday repatriate and officially hand over the mortal remains of Captain Simon Mkhulu Bobe and Lance Corporal Irven… Read more »
February 13
Congo-Kinshasa: Thousands of South African Troops Deployed to Eastern DR Congo
South Africa is to deploy at least 2 900 members of the South African National Defence Force to assist in the fight against illegal armed groups in the eastern Democratic Republic… Read more »
December 18, 2023
South Africa: Joining Foreign Armed Forces Could Lead to Prosecution, Government Warns
South Africans have been urged to avoid joining foreign armed forces, which may contribute to the violation of domestic and international law. Read more »
October 19, 2023
South Africa: Cabinet Welcomes White House Response to Lady R Matter
Cabinet has welcomed the acknowledgement of the US National Security Advisor, Jake Sullivan, of the seriousness with which President Cyril Ramaphosa has addressed the Lady R… Read more »
August 08, 2023
South Africa: SA Navy Prioritises Gender Mainstreaming
While significant strides have been made to ensure that women occupy leadership positions in the South African Navy, much more must be done to mainstream gender, says South African… Read more »
August 01, 2023
South Africa: Gauteng Legislature Calls for Deployment of SANDF Against Illegal Miners
The Gauteng Provincial Legislature's Portfolio Committee on Community Safety says it will be writing to President Cyril Ramaphosa and Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi to consider the… Read more »
June 16, 2023
South Africa: SA Security Personnel, Media Disembark Charter Plane
Warsaw, Poland: More than 24 hours later, a large contingent of security personnel and media have disembarked the SAA Airbus A340-300 plane that landed at the Warsaw Chopin Airport… Read more »
June 06, 2023
South Africa: SA, Portugal Sign Agreement On Defence Cooperation
South Africa and Portugal have signed an Agreement on Defence Cooperation, which is expected to provide a legal framework for closer cooperation for the two countries. Read more »
May 24, 2023
South Africa: Defence Devises Plan to 'Rescue' SANDF
Defence and Military Veterans Minister Thandi Modise says the department is embarking on a multi-medium term strategic planning process that seeks "rescue" the South African… Read more »
May 15, 2023
South Africa: President Reiterates Country's Position On Russia-Ukraine Conflict
President Cyril Ramaphosa, through his weekly newsletter to the nation, has reiterated South Africa's stance that the conflict between Russia and the Ukraine must be resolved… Read more »
May 11, 2023
South Africa: Distribution of Military Veterans' Pensions Gains Momentum
The Defence and Military Veterans Department says the pension payout for military veterans, who do not have any income, is going full speed ahead. Read more »
January 23, 2023
South Africa: SA's Navy Exercises Between China and Russia to Benefit Nations - Modise
Defence and Military Veterans Minister, Thandi Modise, says she is confident that the multinational maritime exercise between South Africa, Russia and China that will take place… Read more »
January 20, 2023
South Africa: SANDF to Host China and Russia for Multilateral Maritime Exercises
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) will host a multinational maritime exercise with Russia and China over a 10-day period to strengthen the already flourishing… Read more »
January 11, 2023
South Africa: SANDF Condemns Gruesome Mozambique Video
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) says an investigation is underway into a video depicting South African soldiers as watching, as deceased bodies are thrown into a… Read more »
December 23, 2022
South Africa: Police Recover Stolen Military Explosives, Equipment
The South African Police Service (SAPS) Head Office Organised Crime Investigations Unit, has recovered military explosive devices and equipment in Benoni, Gauteng. Read more »
June 10, 2022
South Africa: Government Finalising Pension Policy for Military Vets
Deputy President David Mabuza says government has overseen the finalisation of a pension policy for military veterans. Read more »
June 08, 2022
South Africa: SANDF Supports Flood Victims
The Chief of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), General Rudzani Maphwanya, says the SANDF -- as the last line of defence in the Republic -- has exerted itself to… Read more »
May 30, 2022
South Africa: Hawks Officers, Sangoma Arrested for Theft
Hawks' National Head, Lieutenant General, Godfrey Lebeya, has expressed disappointment at the alleged involvement of officers from the Directorate in criminal activities. Read more »
May 24, 2022
South Africa: SANDF Hard-Pressed to Respond to Civil Events
Defence and Military Veterans Minister, Thandi Modise, says the SA National Defence Force (SANDF) will be hard-pressed to respond to critical events due to a severe shortage of… Read more »
May 13, 2022
South Africa: Deputy President to Engage Military Veterans
Deputy President David Mabuza, in his capacity as the Chairperson of the Presidential Task Team on Military Veterans, is expected to engage the North West provincial government and… Read more »