Mission impossible: SANDF stretched in DRC, ignoring porous borders, Mozambique risk – DA MP Kobus Marais
The South African National Defence Force has come under fire from opposition parties for what they term ‘reckless’ foreign mission deployments.
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South Africa’s troops at risk as military helicopters grounded
South Africa’s military faces a critical setback as its attack and transport helicopters remain grounded due to the lapse of a maintenance contract…
🔒 South Africa’s Congo deployment: Rwanda showdown a risk
In a pivotal regional initiative, South Africa spearheads a 16-nation effort to address conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Many red flags in SA’s DRC deployment: R2 Billion, operational constraints, exit strategy, Rwanda – Prof Abel Esterhuyse
Prof Abel Esterhuyse from the Department of Strategic Studies at Stellenbosch has identified several red flags in SA’s DRC deployment
R3.4 billion and five unprecedented domestic deployments: SANDF is fighting everything but wars
The SANDF has undergone five domestic deployments in the past three and a half years, diverging from its historical role in disaster relief and border security.
The tragedy of South Africa’s military – Katzenellenbogen
A tragic incident involving the South African Navy has shed light on the country’s deteriorating military capabilities.
The Assassination of a Top Hawks Cop… The Kidnapping of an ISIS “leader”… The Lady R… – Hennie Van Vuuren joins the dots
Hennie van Vuuren uncovers the suspicious links to the assassination of HAWKS Lieutenant-Colonel Frans Mathipa on 6 August this year (2023)?
Regional force in Mozambique probed after video emerges of body being burnt
A southern African regional force helping Mozambique fight Islamic State-linked rebels is investigating a video circulating on social media that depicts two uniformed soldiers throwing what appears to be a dead body onto a pile of burning debris.
SA brings in the army to protect Eskom
South Africa has started deploying its army at power stations as theft and vandalism adds to the inability of state-owned utility Eskom.
Ramaphosa accused of using SANDF helicopter as ‘ANC taxi’
The DA will be laying a complaint with the Public Protector against President Cyril Ramaphosa over his use of defence force resources while out on the campaign trail.