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Budget 2025 | SANDF receives R5 billion boost for DRC peacekeeping mission
In a significant boost to South Africa's peacekeeping efforts, Finance Minister Godongwana's 2025 Budget allocates R5 billion to the SANDF for DRC operations, addressing recent military challenges and equipment concerns while reinforcing the country's commitment to regional stability.
South African Defence Force denounces misleading viral videos
The SANDF has condemned a series of viral videos spreading misinformation about the army, labelling them as propaganda aimed at undermining military morale.
Angie Motshekga, 69, advocates early retirement for government officials to reduce costs
Defence Minister Angie Motshekga proposes early retirement for government officials as a strategy to alleviate financial strain on her department.
DRC crisis: Uganda strengthens military position amid M23 advances
Uganda's military announces strategic defensive positioning in eastern DR Congo as Rwanda-backed M23 rebels seize control of key territories, including Goma. The move comes amid escalating regional tensions and growing concerns about various armed groups exploiting the volatile situation.
Ukraine says its drones struck Russian oil site, electronics plant
In a significant escalation, Ukraine launched a coordinated drone strike deep inside Russian territory, successfully targetting one of Russia's largest oil refineries, critical power infrastructure, and a military electronics facility.
A$AP Rocky rejects plea deal, faces 'significant prison sentence
A$AP Rocky faces up to 24 years behind bars after rejecting a plea deal in his firearms assault case. The rapper, appearing in a Los Angeles court, maintained his innocence while his defence team introduced a surprising new 'prop gun' narrative.
Zelensky visits south Ukraine front line
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited troops fighting on the southern front line in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Kiev launches two strikes with ATACMS on Kursk in three days - Russian Defence Ministry
In response, Russia launched a strike against a defence industry facility, the Yuzhmash plant, in Dnepropetrovsk on November 21, using its newest medium-range missile, dubbed Oreshnik.
International Committee of the Red Cross ready to help return Kursk region residents from Ukraine
Putin said that the enemy will receive a worthy response, all the goals facing Russia will be achieved.
Good riddance to the old guard, may their replacements bring fresh thinking to education
While Gwarube has been hailed a “rising star” in political circles, Nkabane has been largely anonymous as deputy minister of mineral resources and energy.
Ramphosa’s new Cabinet: A marriage of inconvenience to fortify the durability of GNU
It has become crystal clear that we are witnessing a marriage of inconvenience with no honeymoon immediately in sight.
Mapisa-Nqakula pleads innocence as NPA unit raids her house
Speaker Nosiiwe Mapisa-Nqakula said a raid at her house by law enforcement agencies in Johannesburg prevented her from presiding over the question and answer session with President Cyril Ramaphosa in Parliament.
WATCH: No ‘death squad’ within SANDF, says army chief General Rudzani Maphwanya
General Maphwanya urges the public not to withhold information and report it to the authorities for further investigations.
Navy ship named
The locally built multi-mission inshore patrol vessel will be one of three that will do duty off the coast.
Police Minister Bheki Cele commands troops to deliver a safe and secure BRICS
Officers from across various disciplines of the SAPS and supporting security agencies have been deployed to safeguard the 15th BRICS Summit.
Modise warns budget cuts threaten sustainability of army
Minister of Defence Thandi Modise even said in her budget speech the military spending was cut to the bone.
Agencies flouting SA’s Constitution with impunity
Serious problems in crime intelligence stem from politicised management, where orders are given by the minister of police, who is in gross breach of the Constitution by engaging in operational activities.
SANDF concerned about the resurfacing of ratel deployment video on social media
The SANDF has denied having deployed a convoy of ratels as part of the national shutdown operation.
MPs support deployment of army
‘The SANDF has in the recent past proved essential in assisting various government departments in times of need. ’
Irish soldier killed on UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon
Another Irish member of the UN Interim Forces is in a serious condition, having undergone surgery following the incident.
UK, Japan to ink defence pact in December: reports
The UK plans to sign a new defence agreement with Japan next month, which will enable the two countries to further ties with the US in the Indo-Pacific region, the Financial Times reports
Remembering Winnie Madikizela Mandela: A tribute by Julius Malema
“Very few in modern struggles against colonial capitalist injustice have demonstrated the defiant determination and fearlessness of comrade Winnie. ”
Sandock Austral targets green energy
Sandock Austral Energy, a wholly black-owned South African aerospace and defence company, showcased its latest technology at the Africa Aerospace and Defence Expo (ADD) 2022 exhibition in Pretoria recently.
WATCH: India successfully conducts two test firings of medium range surface-to-air missile system
The flight tests were carried out in the presence of senior officials from the Defence Research and Development Organisation and Indian Army.