insert_link South Africa South African Minister to meet SANDF chief over Iran comments South African Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Ronald Lamola (Photo: publicsectorleaders.co.za) South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, is expected to meet with South African National Defence Force (SANDF) Chief, General Rudzani Maphwanya, to clarify remarks he made during a visit to Iran. Lamola had praised cooperation with Iran in addressing what he termed “global arrogance and aggressive colonial approaches,” comments that have sparked debate at […] today14 August, 2025
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s DA demands clarity on Defence Minister’s 3 month turnaround plan South African Defence Minister, Angie Motshekga. The Democratic Alliance (DA) has written to South Africa's Joint Standing Committee on Defence demanding urgent details from Defence Minister Angie Motshekga on her three‑month deadline to present a concrete plan to stop the South African National Defence Force’s (SANDF) operational collapse and reprioritise defence spending. DA NCOP Member on Security & Justice, Nicholas Gotsell, criticised Minister Motshekga’s recent statements in Parliament as being […] today26 June, 2025
insert_link South Africa Eastern Cape flood toll climbs to 95 as SANDF, NGOs ramp up relief efforts Eastern Cape floods. Photo: Daily Maverick The death toll from the devastating floods in South Africa’s Eastern Cape has risen to 95, as search and recovery operations continue across hard-hit districts. Provincial spokesperson Khuselwa Rantjie confirmed that 95 bodies have been recovered, with 86 identified and claimed by families. The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has joined provincial search teams, with additional support deployed from the North West government, […] today24 June, 2025
insert_link Africa First group of South African soldiers head back from DRC mission SANDF soldiers The first group of South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers will return home to Air Force Base Bloemspruit this Friday after deployment to eastern Democratic Republic of Congo for a peacekeeping mission under the Southern African Development Community (SADC) . Deployed in December 2023 alongside troops from Malawi and Tanzania, these SANDF forces were tasked with countering the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel insurgency in the volatile Goma region. […] today12 June, 2025
insert_link Oshiwambo Ovakwaita va 2 va SA ovo vali metumo ko DRC vaningilako omateelelo Ehangano li lilepo etanga leameno lopashiwana la South Africa SANDU, olati omuvalu woilyo yetanga leameno oyo yaalukila moshilongo fiyo opapa okudja koshitopolwa shili moupyakadi wo makuyunguto oita moushilo wa DRC ovefike po 200. Ehangano olati mokati kovakwaita aavo va alukila moshilongo omwa kwatelwa ovakwaita va 2 ovakainhu ovo velihumbata. Eshi osha landula eshi nelomba lomushindi lanambela oshikando oshitivali pokapale komatukodila ka South Africa onghela komatango omo yoo mwakwatelwa ovakwaita ovo […] today26 February, 2025
insert_link South Africa Ramaphosa Honors Fallen S.A Soldiers as Peacekeepers President Cyril Ramaphosa says the 14 South African National Defence Force soldiers, who lost their lives in combat in the Democratic Republic of Congo, died in pursuit of peace and in the cause of silencing the guns in Africa. He officiated the handover of the mortal remains of the soldiers to their families at the Air Force Military Base in Pretoria on Thursday evening. Ramaphosa says South Africa remains firmly […] today14 February, 2025
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Ramaphosa Leads Repatriation of Fallen SANDF Soldiers Last night, S.A President Cyril Ramaphosa officiated the transfer ceremony for the remains of 14 South African National Defence Force soldiers who lost their lives in the Democratic Republic of Congo while on a peacekeeping mission. The ceremony took place at Air Force Base Swartkops in Pretoria, where Ramaphosa, alongside Defence minister Angie Motshekga and SANDF Chief Rudzani Maphwanya, honoured the fallen troops. today14 February, 2025
insert_link South Africa United Africans Transformation says SA Soldiers Shouldn’t Be Used in Unnecessary Conflicts United Africans Transformation says soldiers of the South African National Defence Force should not be used as pawns in conflicts that do not directly serve South Africa’s interests. Fourteen soldiers died in conflicts with M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The party's spokesperson, Mighty Mabula, says if government wants to deploy troops, it must be done with proper planning: today12 February, 2025
insert_link South Africa In S.A, The ANC has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting peacekeeping missions across Africa In S.A, the ANC has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting peacekeeping missions across Africa. The National Assembly is holding an urgent debate on the deaths of 14 South African National Defence Force members in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In his address, the ANC’s Malusi Gigaba acknowledged the sacrifices made by African countries in supporting South Africa’s freedom, and reiterated their dedication to collective action in resolving conflicts across the […] today11 February, 2025
