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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.
The SANDF has condemned a series of viral videos spreading misinformation about the army, labelling them as propaganda aimed at undermining military morale.
Defence Minister Angie Motshekga proposes early retirement for government officials as a strategy to alleviate financial strain on her department.
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.
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 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.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited troops fighting on the southern front line in the Zaporizhzhia region.
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.
Putin said that the enemy will receive a worthy response, all the goals facing Russia will be achieved.
While Gwarube has been hailed a “rising star” in political circles, Nkabane has been largely anonymous as deputy minister of mineral resources and energy.
It has become crystal clear that we are witnessing a marriage of inconvenience with no honeymoon immediately in sight.
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.
General Maphwanya urges the public not to withhold information and report it to the authorities for further investigations.
The locally built multi-mission inshore patrol vessel will be one of three that will do duty off the coast.
Officers from across various disciplines of the SAPS and supporting security agencies have been deployed to safeguard the 15th BRICS Summit.
Minister of Defence Thandi Modise even said in her budget speech the military spending was cut to the bone.
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.
The SANDF has denied having deployed a convoy of ratels as part of the national shutdown operation.
‘The SANDF has in the recent past proved essential in assisting various government departments in times of need. ’
Another Irish member of the UN Interim Forces is in a serious condition, having undergone surgery following the incident.
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
“Very few in modern struggles against colonial capitalist injustice have demonstrated the defiant determination and fearlessness of comrade Winnie. ”
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.
The flight tests were carried out in the presence of senior officials from the Defence Research and Development Organisation and Indian Army.