SANDF

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.

Soldier arrested for infecting girlfriend with HIV

SANDF member Leon Santos Conga has been convicted of attempted murder and rape for failing to disclose his HIV status to his former partner and infecting her.

KZN police partner with army to thwart election violence

KwaZulu-Natal's SAPS partnered with the SANDF, private security and crime intelligence to combat any possible violence on election day and the aftermath.

Cyril Ramaphosa deploys SANDF to Eskom and nationally to fight crime

President Cyril Ramaphosa deployed members of the South African National Defence Force across the country to Eskom's various power stations and infrastructure.