SANDF

M23 rebels enter DRC's Bukavu as SA family fears for SANDF member who is hiding in the bushes

M23 rebels have taken over Bukavu a few weeks after seizing control of Goma. Family members of an SANDF member say he is in hiding after an attack.

Ramaphosa officiates handover of remains of 14 SANDF soldiers killed in DRC: "You've come to rest"

President Cyril Ramaphosa handed over the remains of 14 SANDF soldiers after their repatriation to SA. The troops died in Goma, eastern DRC, from 23 to 27 January.

Greytown man found in possession of SANDF uniform, weapons collection

After receiving reports about unlicensed firearms in the KwaZulu-Natal midlands area of Engome, police conducted an informer operation, arresting a 48-year-old man.

"Good luck to the new team": SANDF recruits get tough lecture on important rules, SA astonished

A TikTok account shared a video of a lecture given to new SANDF recruits who had just joined the military and were ready to get to their designated bungalows.

Government reveals that SANDF forces in Goma under severe attack, retreat is tactically unsound

The Minister of Defence Angie Motshekga said the South African National Defence Force was facing intense fire from the M23 rebels in the DRC. SA reacted.

Gayton McKenzie wants to teach M23 rebels a lesson, SA criticises minister for irresponsible comment

Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie wants Parliamentarians to teach M23 rebels a lesson, but South Africans don't agree with his comments.

ActionSA calls on Angie Motshekga to resign, SA outraged as Defence Minister laugh at suggestion

South Africans are upset with Angie Motshekga and want her to resign after she was spotted laughing during a special sitting of Parliament to discuss the DRC crisis.

DJ Zinhle gets emotional as SANDF marching band plays her hit song 'Indlovu'

DJ Zinhle was at a loss for words after watching a video of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) performing her song 'Indlovu' at a parade.

Congo government to prosecute soldiers who fled M23 rebels and attacked civilians

75 Congolese soldiers were put on trial after they fled during an M23 attack which resulted in them capturing a town. They also committed human rights violations.