South Africa: Defence Committee Welcomes Repatriation of Gallant Soldiers Killed in Democratic Republic of Congo Conflict

Parliament, Thursday, 13 February 2025 - The Co-Chairpersons of the Joint Standing Committee on Defence, Mr Malusi Gigaba and Mr Phiroane Phala, participated in the handing over… Read more »

South Africa: Defence Committee Want Answers from Ramaphosa on Delayed DR Congo Deployment Letter

The Joint Standing Committee on Defence seeks clarity on a delay in communication regarding the deployment and subsequent extension of the South African National Defence Force… Read more »

South Africa: Reminder - National Assembly Commemorates SANDF Soldiers Who Died in Eastern DRC

Parliament, Monday, 10 February 2025 - The National Assembly (NA) will today at 14:00 hold an urgent debate on a matter of national importance relating to the South African… Read more »

South Africa: Defence Committees Call for Repatriation of Soldiers Killed in DRC

The joint meeting of the Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans, and the Joint Standing Committee on Defence has implored the South African National Defence Force… Read more »

South Africa: Parliament Calls On G20 Parliaments to Collaborate to End Hunger and Poverty

National Assembly Deputy Speaker Dr Annalie Lotriet called on the parliaments of the G20 countries to collaborate in mitigating hunger and poverty and ensuring food security. Read more »

South Africa: International Relations Committee Chairperson Welcomes ICJ Ruling On Israel

Parliament, Saturday, 20 July 2024 - The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Supra Mahumapelo, has noted the International Court… Read more »

South Africa: National Assembly Adopts Motion to Suspend Diplomatic Relations With Israel

The National Assembly has adopted a motion calling for the South African government to close the Israeli Embassy in South Africa and suspend all diplomatic relations with Israel… Read more »

South Africa: Defence Department Must Urgently Consider Appointment of Chief Defence Reserves and Chairperson of Reserve Force Council

Parliament, Friday, 10 November 2023 - The Joint Standing Committee on Defence has called for the appointment of the Chief Defence Reserves to drive the strategic implementation of… Read more »

South Africa: Defence Committee Chairperson Extends Condolences to Families of Deceased Navy Officers

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans, Mr Cyril Xaba, is deeply saddened by the news of the passing of the three South African Navy Personnel… Read more »

South Africa: Committee Welcomes Readiness of DoD and GPAA to Pay Pension Benefits to Military Veterans

The Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans has welcomed a report that the Department of Defence (DOD) and the Government Pension Administration Agency (GPAA) were… Read more »