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Government departments in Tshwane are violating occupational health and safety regulations by forcing over 1 000 staff to work in hazardous conditions. Multiple buildings, including the Department of Home Affairs' Hallmark Building and the Government Printing Works, face serious structural issues, electrical hazards, flooding, and poor ventilation. Despite formal complaints and contravention notices issued by labour authorities, management has been slow to address these life-threatening conditions.
Government departments in Tshwane are violating occupational health and safety regulations by forcing over 1 000 staff to work in hazardous conditions. Multiple buildings, including the Department of Home Affairs' Hallmark Building and the Government Printing Works, face serious structural issues, electrical hazards, flooding, and poor ventilation. Despite formal complaints and contravention notices issued by labour authorities, management has been slow to address these life-threatening conditions.
South Africa's premier military hospital has been left in ruins after decades of failed renovations that have ballooned from R232 million to billions of rands. EFF's Carl Niehaus is demanding accountability as corruption allegations mount and soldiers reportedly die waiting for care at the once world-class facility
The SANDF has condemned a series of viral videos spreading misinformation about the army, labelling them as propaganda aimed at undermining military morale.
As BRICS nations face increasing Western pressure, the alliance must decide between maintaining military non-alignment or forming a robust defence pact. This analysis explores the strategic implications, challenges, and opportunities of enhanced security cooperation within BRICS, examining how it could reshape global power dynamics by 2025.
Leading analyst Fyodor Lukyanov warns that Moscow must resist the temptation of a Western pivot.
In a heart-wrenching display of national mourning, thousands of Israelis gathered with flags and orange balloons to farewell Shiri Bibas and her young sons Kfir and Ariel - whose tragic deaths in Gaza captivity became a powerful symbol of the ongoing conflict.
As a result of the problems at Denel, army personnel are having to wait long periods to receive new vehicles or have their existing vehicles repaired.
In an immediate response to three bus explosions in central Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered extensive counterterrorism operations across the West Bank.
Israeli forces eliminated Hamas commander Mohammed Shahine in southern Lebanon, accusing him of orchestrating Iran-backed attacks against Israeli civilians.
Slain SANDF soldier, Derrick Maluleke was praised by the SANDF leadership for his heroic role in peacekeeping efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Former presidential candidate and opposition leader Kizza Besigye launches a desperate hunger strike in Uganda, challenging his controversial detention in a military court.
In a potential escalation of tensions during the fragile ceasefire, Israeli forces conducted an air strike in Gaza targeting two individuals attempting to recover a drone.
Calls for alternative funding models and an adequate budget for the South African National Defence Force arise amid severe budget cuts and operational challenges.
Calls for alternative funding models and an adequate budget for the South African National Defence Force arise amid severe budget cuts and operational challenges.
Congolese politician Dr Alexis Ruberwa Ruberwa said the SANDF soldiers have never been in eastern DRC to support the people of the DRC, as Ramaphosa claimed. “You hoodwinked your compatriots by claiming that the 14 soldiers lost their lives in defence of the defenceless,” said Ruberwa.
Dr Alexis Ruberwa says Ramaphosa pushed for the South African Mining Development Association (MIASA), which his family members and friends control, to have access to the Rubaya mining hub.
Israeli families make urgent appeal to maintain Gaza truce as fifth hostage exchange looms, while Trump's controversial plan to 'take over Gaza' threatens to derail delicate negotiations.
The UN has issued its starkest warning yet as Rwanda-backed M23 rebels advance beyond captured Goma into South Kivu province, threatening regional stability. With thousands dead and a crucial summit approaching in Tanzania, regional powers scramble to prevent the conflict from igniting a wider war in Central Africa.
The SANDF said on Thursday via X that it will be participating in SONA 2025 with a ceremonial guard, fly-past, 21-gun salute, street lining, presidential motorcade escorts, and an entertainment band.
Israel's defence minister has instructed the military to prepare plans for 'voluntary' Palestinian departures from Gaza, following controversial proposals by Donald Trump.
The M23 rebel group's surprise ceasefire announcement comes amid escalating tensions between South Africa and Rwanda, just days before a crucial regional summit. While the rebels have seized Goma, concerns grow about potential advancement towards Bukavu, testing the stability of the entire Great Lakes region.
In a stark warning on national security, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio claims Chinese ambitions in Greenland mirror their Panama Canal strategy, potentially threatening Arctic security. As Trump labels Greenland ownership 'an absolute necessity', tensions escalate over the strategic island's future.
Tragedy unfolds in Washington DC as a passenger aircraft carrying 64 people plunges into the freezing Potomac River following a catastrophic midair collision with a military helicopter. The nighttime crash has triggered a massive emergency response, with rescue teams battling harsh conditions in a desperate search for survivors.
The historic Battle of Isandlwana's 146th anniversary came alive as history enthusiasts, including British soldiers and local community members, gathered in KwaZulu-Natal to recreate the legendary 1879 Zulu victory that shook the British Empire. Through authentic costumes, weaponry, and tactical demonstrations, participants bridged cultural divides while honouring this pivotal moment in South African history.