SANDF

Sorry state of South Africa’s Air Force, only 6 military aircraft operational, 325 gathering rust

South Africans are frustrated with the South African Air Force after it was reported that six military aircraft are operational while 325 others can't be repaired.

President Cyril Ramaphosa denies SANDF withdrawal from DRC signals defeat, SA amused by statement

President Cyril Ramaphosa has claimed that the withdrawal of troops from the DRC is not a sign of defeat, something South Africans clearly didn't believe.

SADC orders withdrawal of troops from eastern DRC, South Africans think it's long overdue

Southern African Development Community (SADC) leaders announced that it was ordering the phased withdrawal of troops stationed in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

"Congo is putting pressure on SA soldiers": SA cringes at military mud training clip

A video of a recruit in the military swimming in muddy water and passing underneath steel bed frames left online users debating its relevance in today's time.

SANDF soldiers forced to buy own boots before deployment, SA says: "Our government is disgusting"

The South African National Defence Union confirmed that soldiers had to buy their own boots, leaving citizens disgusted by the government's handling of the army.

Injured SANDF soldiers return home from DRC for treatment, 189 reportedly wounded, 2 pregnant

South Africans have more questions than answers as injured SANDF soldiers are returning home for treatment, and two of them are reportedly pregnant.

SANDF general blames politicians for porous borders, South Africans agree

A high-ranking member of the SANDF said the poor condition of South Africa's borders and security is attributed to politicians, and South Africans agreed.

Limpopo family mourns breadwinner among 14 SANDF soldiers killed in DRC

Five families mourned the burial of their South African National Defence Force members who were buried in Limpopo on 22 February 2025. One was the sole breadwinner.

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.