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SA soldiers, Zimbabweans arrested over cigarette

Five members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), including a female soldier, together with two undocumented Zimbabwean nationals, are set to appear before the Musina Magistrate's Court tomorrow, 18 September 2025. The grou…

Published: 17 Sep 2025 at 14:15hrs | | by Satff reporter

South Africa ripe for a coup

Recent developments within South Africa's military and government circles, combined with warnings from national intelligence, suggest the country may be facing a precarious period of political instability.Minister in the Presidency, Khumbu…

Published: 15 Aug 2025 at 17:25hrs | | by Staff reporter

Minister defends SANDF General's Iran trip

Defence Minister Angie Motshekga has strongly defended South African National Defence Force (SANDF) Chief General Rudzani Maphwanya's recent visit to Iran, insisting the trip was properly approved last year and was not a rogue action. Spea…

Published: 15 Aug 2025 at 17:20hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

DA/ ANC govt reprimands SANDF General

South African National Defence Force (SANDF) General Rudzani Maphwanya has been officially reprimanded for reported comments he made against Israel and in support of Palestine during a recent visit to Iran.International Relations has issue…

Published: 14 Aug 2025 at 11:37hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean elephants trample SA soldier to death near border?

A South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldier deployed on border patrol duty was killed after being trampled by a herd of elephants near the Limpopo River on Sunday night.The tragic incident occurred approximately 300 metres from …

Published: 29 Jul 2025 at 08:33hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

MK23 forces South Africa and allies out of DRC

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has announced the withdrawal of its peacekeeping mission from the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), citing the need for a strategic reassessment of its role in the region.The deci…

Published: 13 Mar 2025 at 14:37hrs | 1086 | by Staff reporter

'SANDF has been turned into a Mickey Mouse force' - top general speaks out

"South African borders are porous because you, the politicians, have decided you want a Mickey Mouse defence force," SA National Defence Force (SANDF) Lieutenant-General Peter Ntshavheni Maphaha said.Speaking at the funeral of Staff Sergea…

Published: 24 Feb 2025 at 12:10hrs | 2865 | by Staff reporter

Ramaphosa to receive his 14 troops killed in DRC

The arrival of the bodies of the 14 South Africans soldiers will be a challenging reality for some families who have not seen their slain loved ones since January last year.According to reports, President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to att…

Published: 13 Feb 2025 at 11:10hrs | 580 | by Staff reporter

Malawi orders troops to withdraw from DR Congo

Malawi's President Lazarus Chakwera has ordered the military to begin preparing to withdraw from their peacekeeping mission in the volatile eastern Democratic of Congo.The Malawian troops are part of the southern African regional bloc's mi…

Published: 07 Feb 2025 at 06:59hrs | | by Staff reporter

Ramaphosa fails to explain SANDF deployment in DRC

Independent political analyst and senior lecturer at the University of Limpopo, Dr Metji Makgoba, criticised Ramaphosa for not addressing national concerns about the conflict or explaining why troops remain in Goma."He failed to explain cl…

Published: 07 Feb 2025 at 06:47hrs | 1376 | by Staff reporter

More South Africa soldiers die as SANDF surrenders to MK23 liberators

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has reported the deaths of four additional soldiers in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), bringing the total fatalities to 13 in the past week amid escalating clashes with the M23 rebel…

Published: 28 Jan 2025 at 10:00hrs | 3205 | by Staff reporter

2 SANDF captains killed in DRC operation

Two tactical intelligence captains from the SANDF who are part of the Southern Africa regional force (Samidrc) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) were killed in a mortar attack on their logistics base at Sake late Tuesday afternoon.…

Published: 26 Jun 2024 at 14:02hrs | 29 | by Staff reporter

South African soldiers have not 'surrendered' to M23 rebels in DRC

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has refuted reports claiming that two South African soldiers deployed as part of the Southern African Development Community Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (SAMIDRC) have surrend…

Published: 04 Apr 2024 at 14:17hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

South African Defence Force will not arrest Putin

The South African Defence Force says it will not arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin if he comes here for the BRICS Summit.The International Criminal Court has issued a warrant of arrest for Putin, accusing him of war crimes in Ukraine…

Published: 30 May 2023 at 08:03hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

Ramaphosa deploy soldiers to guard his houses

THE SANDF confirmed on Monday that it had deployed soldiers to both of President Cyril Ramaphosa's homes, in Pretoria and Cape Town.This was in addition to the presidential protective benefits.SANDF spokesperson Brigadier General Mafi Mgob…

Published: 10 Aug 2021 at 11:28hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Smugglers flee into Zimbabwe after clash with SA troops

A GANG of vehicle smugglers yesterday fled into Zimbabwe from South Africa after a shootout with soldiers who foiled their attempt to take three stolen cars across the Limpopo River. Border control authorities could not apprehend the smugg…

Published: 01 Jul 2021 at 09:10hrs | 11 | by Staff Reporter

SA soldiers facilitating illegal entry of Zimbabweans

Some rogue elements within the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) are ripping off Zimbabwean business people by demanding huge bribes to facilitate their entry into South Africa for the purpose of restocking their wares. The so-c…

Published: 10 Oct 2020 at 07:22hrs | | by Staff reporter

SANDF defends use of air force jet by an ANC delegation that travelled to Harare

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) said on Thursday that Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula travelled to Zimbabwe for official work and gave her ANC colleagues a lift.This, after the party was accused of abusing state r…

Published: 10 Sep 2020 at 15:50hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter

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