SANDF

Panyaza Lesufi explains why deploying SANDF to stem illegal mining won’t be easy amid intensified calls

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi said deploying the army to tackle illegal mining is a regulated process amid increased calls following the Boksburg gas leak.

SANDF trainees assaulted by SAPS VIP protection unit advised not to engage with police during Ipid probe

Police watchdog Ipid has instructed the SANDF trainees assaulted by DP Paul Mashatile's protection unit not to engage with the South African Police Service.

We got helicopter in the hood: Netizens laud creative "chopper" as it drives through the kasi

A "helicopter" was seen driving around in the township, much to the pleasure of social media. The "chopper" had a young boy as a passenger, smiling and waving.

Courageous woman's path as a military nurse student ignites inspiration

A woman has captured hearts and inspired countless individuals with her remarkable journey as a military nurse student. She has embraced the role with passion.

SANDF member to be sentenced for 2021 murder of his girlfriend, South Africans want justice for victim

An SANDF member, Welcome Sambo, is expected to be sentenced at the Mbombela High Court in Mpumalanga for the 2021 murder of Wandile Lucia Khoza at her workplace

SANDF deployment at Eskom power stations costs government R146m, SA alarmed

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) will be deployed at several Eskom power stations across the country.

From Ananias Mathe to Thabo Bester: 6 of the daring and dramatic prison escapes in South Africa

With the recent revelation of Thabo Bester's prison escape, Briefly News decided to have a look at some of the most daring prison escapes seen in South Africa.

National shutdown: Carl Niehaus sparks controversy after claiming SAPS and SANDF are unhappy about deployment

Ex-ANC member Carl Niehaus has slammed the deployment of SANDF and SAPS officers in the EFF's national shutdown, claiming soldiers and officers are unhappy.

EFF slams government for deploying armed soldiers during national shutdown, SA divided: “Signs of dictatorship”

The EFF slammed government for the deployment of South African National Defence Force (SANDF) members amid the country's national shutdown on Monday, 20 March.