insert_link Environment Wildfires Rage Across Etosha and Surrounding Communities Minister of Environment Indileni Daniel confirmed that wildfires that began on 22 September in Etosha National Park have engulfed about 775,000 hectares within the park and 171,000 hectares outside, impacting nearby communities. Extensive firefighting operations are underway, involving MEFT staff, soldiers, police, regional councils, and private sector partners, using helicopters, fire engines, and tankers. Residents and visitors are strongly advised to stay cautious as the fires, fueled by dry vegetation and […] today29 September, 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 Africa S.A’s says the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo remains volatile S.A's Defence and Military Veterans minister Angie Motshekga says the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo remains volatile, with intense fighting between M23 rebels and government forces. She assured the public the South African National Defence Force camps have not been attacked in the past 48 hours. In a media briefing at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, Motshekga confirmed efforts to evacuate injured soldiers have been successful, with some […] today30 January, 2025
insert_link Africa SA MP denies resource shortages for troops in DRC The chairperson of the S.A Parliament's portfolio committee on Defence and Military Veterans, Dakota Legoete, has refuted claims that South African troops in the Democratic Republic of Congo lack resources. This follows the loss of nine soldiers in Goma. Legoete has deemed opposition calls to recall peacekeepers premature and praised their sacrifices. He highlights the mission’s role in regional stability: today28 January, 2025
insert_link Oshiwambo Ovakwaita vetanga leameno la DRC vapewa ehandukilo lefyo. Ovakwaita vetanga le ameno veli 25 ovo va kala tava ta manekwa oku fadukapo olwoodi la li pokati kavo no ngudu ye rebels do M23 mo Democratic Republic of Congo, ova pewa ehandukilo lefyo onghela mo mangu yoshilongo osho. Shelikwatelela kovanaveta veli lepo ovakwaita ovati omuvalu aushe kumwe wo vatamanekwa vefike po 31 mwa kwa telwa ovakwaita veli 27 oshoyo ovakwashiwana 4 veli ovakulukadi vo vakwaita ova holoka onghela komesho […] today4 July, 2024
