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"This is so wholesome": Military dad surprises kids at school after being gone 1 year, SA in tears

A nail technician got Mzansi emotional after sharing a video of her husband going to see their children at school after being away from home for an entire year.

"My favourite soldier": Gorgeous hun leaves many inspired to join the army

A TikTok user shared a post wearing her work uniform, which got the internet community on her feed. The social network users posed questions related to her field.

SANDF shooting tragedy: Parents of slain teen prepare for court battle

The trial of an SANDF member charged with the 2020 murder of 19-year-old Amogelang Assegai would start in the Northern Cape High Court on 2 July 2024.

Zibi: Defence budget cuts undermine military competence and strength

Songezo Zibi has criticised the severe defence budget cuts, highlighting that over 50% has been slashed since 2012, compromising the military’s competence.

Tragic loss: SANDF soldier killed by grenade in DRC peace mission

Earlier in June, two soldiers were killed in an attack by M23 rebels in the same region, and another recently killed near the sleeping quarters at their base.

SANDF probes tragic deaths of four soldiers at Orkney Mine site

The South African National Defence Force has launched a probe into the death of four soldiers who were part of Operation Vala Umgodi in Orkney in the North West.

Missing SANDF soldier's family prepared for the worst amid pleas to trace him: "Help Us Find Him"

The relatives of missing SANDF soldier Luntu Basil Hatta are desperate for him to be found. He went missing a month ago at the Lohatla SANDF base near Postmasburg.

2 South African National Defence Force soldiers killed, 20 hurt in Congo mortar attack

Two members of the South African National Defence Force died after a mortar attack struck an SANDF base in the Democratic Republic of Congo. SA is angry.

Lesotho national arrested for alleged possession of uncut diamonds in Kleinsee

The multi-disciplinary team executing Operation Vala Umgodi in Kleinsee arrested a 21 year-old Lesotho National for alleged possession of uncut diamonds.