SANDF chief slams ‘overnight defence specialists’, calls for sympathy for families of 14 slain troops
In a heartfelt tribute, SANDF Chief Rudzani Maphwanya called for a focus on mourning, rather than a political blame game ...
Remains of 14 South African troops killed in DRC to be repatriated on Thursday, SANDF confirms
The SANDF has confirmed that the remains of the slain soldiers killed in the DRC will be repatriated to South Africa on ...
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2 SANDF Members Killed As Army Truck Overturns on R31, Culpable Homicide Probe Underway
The police has launched a culpable homicide investigation after two SANDF personnel died when a truck with 19 people ...
Briefly on MSN9d
Bodies of Slain 14 SANDF Members To Be Repatriated, South Africans Heartbroken
The South African National Defence Force will repatriate the remains of the 14 soldiers who died in an ambush at an airport ...
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South Africa: Defence Committee Welcomes Repatriation of Gallant Soldiers Killed in Democratic Republic of Congo Conflict
The Co-Chairpersons of the Joint Standing Committee on Defence, Mr Malusi Gigaba and Mr Phiroane Phala, participated in the handing over ceremony of the mortal remains of South African National ...
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DRC Conflict | 'Families will be able to view the bodies'
Families of the South African National Defence Force members who died during the conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will be able to view their bodies.
The Citizen3d
Angie Motshekga ‘rudderless’ — Did defence minister inherit a toothless SANDF?
Parties in and out of the government of national unity (GNU) took turns lambasting the minister and the South Africa National Defence Force (SANDF) bosses on Monday for the loss of life in eastern ...
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South Africa focusing on bringing bodies and injured soldiers home from the DRC
South Africa is prioritising the repatriation of the 14 soldiers who died in conflict-ridden eastern Democratic Republic of ...
Defence Web3d
DR Congo deployment disaster sees call for judicial inquiry
An opinion different to the by now customary call for dismissals and resignations regarding the handling of South Africa’s ...
Independent Online5d
Political fallout from SANDF soldiers’ deaths in the DRC
From government neglect, mining interests and the withdrawal of troops from the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the EFF, DA and PA did not hold back during the National Assembly’s ...
EWN Sport9d
Parly's defence committees to hold closed-door meeting with SANDF on DRC deployment
Defence Minister Angie Motshekga and SANDF chief, Rudzani Maphwanya, provided scant information about the South African ...
AllAfrica.com5d
South Africa: Media Statement - Joint Standing Committee On Defence to Seek Clarity On Delayed Deployment Notification From the President
The Joint Standing Committee on Defence seeks clarity on a delay in communication regarding the deployment and subsequent extension of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) troops in ...