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SANDF rubbishes claims of troops disarmament for trip via Rwanda as 'false and irresponsible'
The SANDF strongly refutes sensational claims about its troops being uninformed and unarmed during their withdrawal from the DRC, labelling the media reports as false and irresponsible.
SADC to cover costs for SANDF troop withdrawal from DRC
Amid ongoing peacekeeping operations, SADC commits to funding the withdrawal of SANDF troops from DRC, highlighting regional cooperation.
Minister Motshekga outlines SANDF troops' withdrawal from Congo
Defence Minister Angie Motshekga announces the phased withdrawal of South African troops from the DRC, marking a significant step in regional peacekeeping efforts and diplomatic relations.
Minister Angie Motshekga outlines SANDF troop withdrawal from DRC for regional stability
Minister of Defence Angie Motshekga announced the phased withdrawal of SANDF troops from the DRC, highlighting recent progress in peacekeeping efforts and regional stability.
‘Zimbabwe is our home’: says ANC Youth League president Collen Malatji during visit
During his visit to Zimbabwe, ANC Youth League president Collen Malatji announced plans to strengthen bilateral relations ahead of the Africa Youth Congress Summit, emphasising the importance of cooperation between South Africa and Zimbabwe.
‘Zimbabwe is our home’: says ANC Youth League president Collen Malatji during visit
During his visit to Zimbabwe, ANC Youth League president Collen Malatji announced plans to strengthen bilateral relations ahead of the Africa Youth Congress Summit, emphasising the importance of cooperation between South Africa and Zimbabwe.
Zanu PF dismisses planned protests in Zimbabwe as mere social media hype
Zanu PF downplays the significance of planned protests on March 31, asserting they are merely a social media phenomenon, despite police warnings and calls from activists.
Boost in South Africa's grain harvest brings hope to farmers
Farming associations in South Africa celebrate a projected 11% increase in the harvest, as the Crop Estimates Committee reveals promising forecasts for maize, sunflower, and soybean production.
Ending the SADC mission in DRC: Committee calls for renewed diplomatic focus
Joint Standing Committee on Defence backs SADC's decision to end its mission in DRC, emphasising the need for diplomatic efforts to ensure peace and stability in the region.
Ongoing tensions lead to SADC leaders' removal of troops
SADC leaders announce a phased withdrawal of peacekeeping forces from the DRC, responding to escalating violence and the tragic loss of 18 troops in recent clashes.
SADC leaders withdraw troops from DRC amid ongoing tensions
SADC leaders announce a phased withdrawal of peacekeeping forces from the DRC, responding to escalating violence and the tragic loss of 18 troops in recent clashes.
'China and America invest in their military, we are investing in corruption': Malema slams South Africa’s military failures
Malema has slammed the government for sending ill-equipped soldiers to the DRC, calling for their withdrawal. and urging military investment over corruption.
'Troops died from defending the defenceless': Ramaphosa honours 14 SANDF soldiers killed in DRC
In a sombre address, President Cyril Ramaphosa described the deaths of 14 SANDF troops killed in the DRC as a reminder of the high cost of bringing about peace.
President Cyril Ramaphosa to attend the hand-over ceremony of 14 SANDF troops killed in DRC
The remains of the 14 South African soldiers killed in the DRC by the M23 rebel group, will be handed over to the families following delays in the repatriation process.
Rwanda's Kagame and DRC's Tshisekedi meet in Tanzania summit over Goma conflict
The Rwanda-backed M23 armed group has rapidly seized swathes of territory in the mineral-rich eastern DRC in an offensive that has left thousands dead and displaced vast numbers.
’We will reject those assertions’: Ramaphosa rejects claims SANDF deployment in DRC is for his business interests
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya has dismissed claims that Ramaphosa’s military presence in the DRC is linked to his business interests, demanding proof from critics.
'Tell your people the truth': Paul Kagame's camp insists President Ramaphosa's mining interests behind SANDF's DRC mission
In the latest turn, Rwandan President Paul Kagame's spokesperson has fired a salvo at President Cyril Ramaphosa on X, accusing him hiding the truth from South Africans.
Rwandan-backed group declares ceasefire in DRC's war-torn east
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.
Ramaphosa's SONA Dilemma: Ministers, corruption scandals and no consequences
Political analysts say that President Cyril Ramaphosa’s SONA will be overshadowed by corruption scandals involving ministers, Thembi Simelane and Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, making it difficult to convince the public that there is effective consequence management.
Southern African leaders gather in Harare for talks on DRC crisis
SADC leaders converge in Harare for an emergency summit following the deaths of 16 peacekeepers and the capture of Goma by M23 rebels in DRC. The crisis meeting comes as tensions escalate between Rwanda and DRC, threatening regional stability in central Africa.
South African Air Force raises funds to support families of 13 SANDF troops killed in DRC
Rwanda says it is open to talks with Pretoria over a fallout regarding Rwanda's involvement in conflict in the DRC which has claimed the lives of 13 South African soldiers. This comes as South Africa's armed forces and defence industry leaders rally to raise funds for the families of the fallen troops.
Can SADC summit silence guns in DRC? President Mnangagwa hosts special summit amid deteriorating situation
Zimbabwe's President Mnangagwa to lead SADC summit addressing escalating violence in the DRC, as regional leaders seek solutions to ongoing conflict.
Chief of SANDF, General Rudzani Maphwanya says M23 suffered huge casualties during fierce fight in DRC
General Rudzani Maphwanya of the SANDF reveals that the M23 militia in the DRC has sustained significant casualties during a fierce battle with South African, Malawian, and Tanzanian forces, resulting in the deaths of 13 South African soldiers and three Malawian soldiers.
‘South Africa even dares to issue threats?’ Rwanda’s Paul Kagame insists SANDF is working alongside DRC militia
Rwandan President Paul Kagame said President Cyril Ramaphosa pretends to be a peacemaker, while the SANDF has been fighting alongside militia group FDLR (Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda) in the troubled DRC.
From Leopold to lithium: How corporations perfected the art of plundering Africa
The current conflict in the DRC is not just a crisis of governance or ethnic tensions but a direct continuation of a colonial project rebranded for the 21st century.