July 19

• Central African Republic: Bulletproof Vests Worn Incorrectly At Bangui - Army

  The incorrect use of bulletproof vests during the Battle of Bangui in the Central African Republic (CAR) in March was probably why 15 South African soldiers were killed, Beeld... Read more »

April 22

• Africa: Leaders Beg Zuma to Redeploy Troops - Report

  Economic Community of Central African States leaders have begged President Jacob Zuma to redeploy South African troops to the Central African Republic (CAR), it was reported on... Read more »

April 09

• South Africa: CAR Soldiers Back Home

  All South African soldiers deployed to the Central African Republic (CAR) have been withdrawn, the SA National Defence Force (SANDF) said on Tuesday. Read more »

April 05

• South Africa: Constitution Backs Zuma - Presidency

  The presidency has sought to motivate its contention that President Jacob Zuma followed procedure when troops were deployed to the Central African Republic (CAR). Read more »

April 04

• South Africa: We Didn't Bolt From CAR - Minister

  South African troops were not fleeing from the Central African Republic (CAR) in the wake of the coup, but a political decision had been made for them to withdraw, International... Read more »

• South Africa: Military Decides Composition of Force

  The SA National Defence Force decides the composition of forces it deploys, Brig-Gen Xolani Mabanga said on Thursday. Read more »

April 03

• South Africa: SANDF Denies Troop Build Up

  The SA National Defence Force (SANDF) denied reports on Wednesday suggesting it was massing troops in central Africa. Read more »

April 02

• South Africa: Zuma to Attend Service for Slain Soldiers

  President Jacob Zuma is expected to attend a memorial service on Tuesday for the 13 SANDF soldiers killed in the Central African Republic. Read more »

April 01

• South Africa: Democratic Alliance Tables Motion for CAR Withdrawal

  The Democratic Alliance said on Monday it was tabling an urgent parliamentary motion to force President Jacob Zuma to withdraw all South African troops from the Central African... Read more »

March 27

• South Africa: SANDF Ceremonies for Killed Troops

  A ceremony to receive the remains of 13 troops killed in the Central African Republic (CAR) will be held on Thursday in Pretoria, the SA National Defence Force said. Read more »

• South Africa: Defence Force Denies Troops Attacked By CAR Soldiers

  The SA National Defence Force (SANDF) on Wednesday rejected reports that Central African Republic (CAR) troops attacked and killed its soldiers. Read more »

March 25

• South Africa: 13 Soldiers Killed in CAR Clashes

  Thirteen South African soldiers were killed and 27 wounded in clashes with rebels in Central African Republic, President Jacob Zuma announced on Monday. Read more »

• South Africa: South African Troops Should Have Been Withdrawn - SANDU

  President Jacob Zuma should have withdrawn South African troops when Central African Republic president Francois Bozize failed to honour a peace agreement, the SA National Defence... Read more »

January 24

• South Africa: SANDF Defends Soldiers Deployed to CAR

  The deployment of SA National Defence Force in the Central African Republic (CAR) is in terms of the bilateral agreement signed between the two countries in 2007, the department of... Read more »

January 06

• South Africa: Zuma Authorised SA Troops Deployed to CAR

  President Jacob Zuma authorised the deployment of 400 soldiers to the Central African Republic (CAR), the presidency said on Sunday. Read more »

January 02

• South Africa: Zuma Concerned About CAR

  President Jacob Zuma has sent a minister to asses the situation in the Central African Republic (CAR), the international relations and co-operation department said on Wednesday. Read more »