South Africa: Defence Force Recovers Stolen Military Weapons in Joint Operation

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) Military Police, in collaboration with the South African Police Service (SAPS), has successfully executed two intelligence-driven… Read more »

South Africa: SANDF Refutes Deploying Soldiers in Anticipation of Protest Action

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has dismissed reports that it has deployed soldiers in anticipation of protest action at the end of June. Read more »

South Africa: Ministers Commit to Clearing Military Veterans' Housing Backlog By 2029

Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane and Defence and Military Veterans Minister Angie Motshekga have committed to eradicate the housing backlog affecting military veterans by… Read more »

South Africa: Defence Showcases Capabilities At the 2026 Rand Show

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) will be participating in the 2026 edition of the Rand Show, taking place from 2 to 6 April 2026, at the Johannesburg Expo Centre,… Read more »

South Africa: 2 200 Soldiers Deployed to Five Provinces

President Cyril Ramaphosa has informed the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces of his decision to deploy 2 200 members of the South African National Defence… Read more »

South Africa: SANDF Deployment a Measured Decision, Says President

President Cyril Ramaphosa has moved to assure the nation that the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) within the country, was done with good reason. Read more »

South Africa: SAPS Destroys Over 13 000 Firearms

In an effort to remove illegal firearms from circulation, the South African Police Service (SAPS) destroyed a total of 13 859 firearms during its second firearm destruction process… Read more »

South Africa: SANDF Deployment to Fight Illegal Mining a 'Critical' Intervention

The Gauteng Provincial Legislature's Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has welcomed the deployment of South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers to the province to… Read more »

South Africa: SANDF Ready for Deployment to Tackle Gang Violence, Illegal Mining

Deputy Defence Minister, General Bantu Holomisa, says the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) is ready to deploy troops in support of the South African Police Service… Read more »

Africa: South Africa Withdraws Troop Contribution to MONUSCO

President Cyril Ramaphosa has informed the United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, of the South African government's decision to withdraw its contribution of soldiers… Read more »

South Africa: SANDF Outlines Preparations for 2026 Armed Forces Day

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has outlined plans and activities leading up to the 2026 Armed Forces Day, which will be commemorated on 21 February 2026. Read more »

South Africa: Military Veterans Called to Participate in Verification Drive

The Department of Military Veterans (DMV) has urged all eligible applicants in KwaZulu-Natal and across the country to participate in its verification drive to finalise their… Read more »

South Africa: SANDF Deploys Rescue Team to Assist in Flood-Stricken Areas

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has announced that it continues to support various flood-stricken communities by conducting rescue operations to evacuate people… Read more »

South Africa: Army Deploys Helicopters for Flood Rescue In Limpopo

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has deployed two helicopters to evacuate people stranded in Limpopo, due to the severe flooding and rising water levels in the… Read more »

South Africa: Minister Meets With Family of Late SANDF Member

The Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Angie Motshekga, has met with the family of the late corporal T.J. Motsamai, who lost his life during a recent military operation. Read more »

South Africa: Body Recovered in Komati River Suspected to Be Missing Soldier

The remains of a person suspected to be that of a missing South African National Defence Force (SANDF) member, who was swept away in a flooded river, have been recovered in the… Read more »

South Africa: Search Underway for SANDF Member Swept Away in Flooded River

A search is underway for a South African National Defence Force (SANDF) member, who was swept away while attempted to cross a heavily flooded river during a routine patrol at the… Read more »

South Africa: Government Condemns Guinea-Bissau Coup

The South African Government has condemned the unconstitutional military seizure of power in Guinea-Bissau. Read more »

South Africa: Suspected South African Mercenaries in Ukraine Call for Government Help

President Cyril Ramaphosa has ordered an investigation into the circumstances that led to the recruitment of 17 young men into suspected mercenary activities in the war-torn region… Read more »

South Africa: SANDF Launches Week-Long Fitness Programme for Soldiers

To maintain high levels of fitness and physical agility among its soldiers, the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has initiated a week-long programme of intensive… Read more »

South Africa: SANDF Confirms Payment to DR Congo-Deployed Soldiers

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has assured its members, their families, and the public that all operational allowances owed to personnel deployed to the Southern… Read more »

South Africa: SANDF Responds to Allegations Around General Maphwanya

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has expressed concern over allegations suggesting that the Chief of the SANDF, General Rudzani Maphwanya, is defiant toward the… Read more »

South Africa: General Maphwanya's Iran Visit 'Ill-Advised'

Presidential spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, says President Cyril Ramaphosa did not sanction Chief of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) General Rudzani Maphwanya's… Read more »

South Africa: SA Defence Sector Returns Home With Bag Full of Quality Trade Leads

South African defence sector companies, which participated in the International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF) in Türkiye from 22 - 27 July 2025, will arrive in the country… Read more »

South Africa: Police Intensify Probe On Basotho Military Training Claims

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has intensified its operations into the investigation of allegations that Basotho nationals are undergoing militarily training on South… Read more »