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Cape Flats Safety Forum calls for military deployment amid ongoing gang violence
The Cape Flats Safety Forum has once again urged for the deployment of soldiers to assist in combating the escalating…
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Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula’s trial moved to December
Former National Assembly speaker, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, on Wednesday made her first appearance before the High Court in Pretoria on corruption…
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Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula used kickbacks from defence contractor for house renovations, says State
The State in the corruption matter involving Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula said that the former Speaker allegedly used the kickbacks she received…
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President Cyril Ramaphosa mourns death of two SANDF soldiers in DRC
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his sadness following the death of two South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers and…
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Repatriation preparations for SANDF soldiers killed in DRC under way
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) says preparations are underway to repatriate two soldiers who were killed in a…
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IEC says despite some turbulence on day one, it was a good first day of special votes
Despite some turbulence experienced in parts of Eastern Cape on Monday, the first of two days set aside for special…
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2023 elections: NATJOINTS will have zero tolerance towards threats, intimidation & lawlessness
Sunday marks ten days before South Africans will exercise their democratic right to vote. Lieutenant General Tebello Mosikili from the…
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16 suspected zama zamas arrested in daring simultaneous busts
Police have arrested 16 people believed to be illegal miners at two illegal mining sites in Gauteng. They also arrested…
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Two SANDF members killed, three hospitalised in DRC
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has confirmed the death of two members in a mortar attack in the…
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SANDF members can use cannabis for private purposes
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development says members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) will not be…
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Firefighters praised for their ongoing heroics in Simon’s Town fire
Hundreds of firefighters, volunteers and members of the public and corporates have been lauded for coming together to respond to…
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SANDF joins crackdown on zama zamas
The South African National Defence Force has officially joined the fight against illegal mining. The first mission was in Roodepoort…
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SANDF has poor safety measures: PAC
Pan Africanist Congress of Azania (PAC) leader, Mzwanele Nyhontso, says that the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has poor…
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SANDF releases names of members who perished in N Cape fire
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has released the names of the six members who died on Friday at…
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No soldiers deployed in Diepsloot: SANDF
The South African National Defence Force says no troops have been deployed to crime-ridden Diepsloot. Residents there have reported seeing…
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High risk areas for truck attacks identified
The South African National Defence Force is working with the police to patrol highways. Police minister Bheki Cele says they…
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12 people of interest allegedly linked to truck attacks identified, says Bheki Cele
Police Minister Bheki Cele says there are 12 people of interest who are believed to be behind the torching of…
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Ramaphosa: Govt begins construction of temporary shelter following Port St Johns floods
President Cyril Ramaphosa said that the government would begin the process of sheltering the flood victims of Port St Johns…
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SANDF concerned about the resurfacing of ratel deployment video on social media
The South African National Defence Force says it is concerned about a fake video showing conventional vehicles, also known as…
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National Shutdown: One arrest in Cape Town
Police in Cape Town have already made one arrest for intimidating a shop owner ahead of the planned EFF protest…
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SANDF on standby ahead of EFF’s national shutdown
Defence Minister Thandi Modise says members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) are on standby in case of…
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Body of SA peacekeeper in DRC to be repatriated
The body of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) member deployed with the United Nations (UN) Peacekeeping mission killed…
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SANDF soldier killed in DRC won’t deter SA involvement in peacekeeping missions
Defence and Military Veterans Minister Thandi Modise says the South African National Defence Force is still heartbroken from the loss…
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Mixed reaction to deployment of SANDF to some Eskom power stations
The deployment of the South African National Defence Force to several of Eskom’s power stations has been met with mixed…
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SANDF to be deployed at some Eskom power stations
South African National Defence Force members will be deployed at some Eskom power stations. Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya confirmed this…
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SIU probing SANDF for alleged PPE fraud
The Special Investigating Unit said it will refer another case of alleged personal protective equipment (PPE) fraud to a special…
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SANDF fallen soldiers honoured for peacekeeping efforts
The South African National Defence Force honoured its members who died while serving under the UN peacekeeping missions flag. The…
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Evacuations begin as torrential rains lash flood battered KZN
The KwaZulu-Natal government has started evacuating people from parts of Durban as torrential rains intensify. The province is on high…
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Ramaphosa: Pray for KZN
President Cyril Ramaphosa opened his Easter Weekend by visiting the Elshaddai Tabernacle International church in Ermelo, Mpumalanga. His short sermon…
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KZN parents urged to use discretion when sending pupils to school amid flooding
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Basic Education has on Tuesday urged schools and parents to use their discretion on whether or…
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Defence Minister admits to shortcomings with maintenance of SA navy ships
Defence Minister Thandi Modise has admitted that there were shortcomings when it came to maintaining military ships. Earlier this month,…
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Waterkloof Air Force Base fire: Still no word on what started the blaze
There is still no word on what started the fire at the Waterkloof Air Force Base at the weekend. However,…
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SA soldier killed by insurgents in Mozambique
SA soldier reportedly killed by insurgents in Mozambique. Members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) were deployed to fight…
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Poachers kill 5 rhinos at a private game reserve
Searl Derman, owner of Inverdoorn Private Game Reserve, just outside Cape Town, and his staff were left traumatized after five…
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Defence Minister: SANDF had no authority to arrest during July riots
Minister of Defence and Military Veterans Thandi Modise said members of the South African National Defence Force had no authority…
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South Africa has one 80-year-old plane left to patrol its seas
South Africa’s navy and airforce do not have money to service or replace their scanty contingents of vessels and aircraft…
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Video of drunk SANDF soldier goes viral, he has been missing from work since July – WATCH
A video of a ‘drunk’ South African National Defence Force soldier is doing the rounds on social media. On Friday,…
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Bheki Cele deploys team of 10 detectives to probe deaths of 20 people in Phoenix
Police Minister Bheki Cele has assembled a team of ten detectives to investigate the deaths of 20 people that are…
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Cops and army seize looted goods
The South African National Defence Force and police have confiscated looted goods in Alexandra, Johannesburg. The number of arrests there…
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We will meet force with force -SANDF Chief Rudzani Maphwanya
Maximum force to ensure the end of riots and looting in the country. That’s what the South African National Defence…
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Ramaphosa: We are going after the instigators of violence
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the country’s law-enforcement agencies will pursue the masterminds behind the unprecedented incidents of looting, violence, and…
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Army reinforcements to aid Gauteng
Reinforcements from the South African National Defence Force will be deployed as COVID-19 infections surge in the province. Acting Health…
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Govt to vaccinate 300 000 teachers in 10 days starting next week
The National Department of Health (DoH) says it is ready to start vaccinating all staff at the Department of Basic…
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ANC gives Ace Magashule another chance to say sorry
Suspended ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule has been given a second chance to apologize to the party’s structures and the top…
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SANDF to buy its own COVID-19 vaccines
South African National Defence Force has been in talks with the Chinese Embassy to buy vaccines. The details are contained…
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President Cyril Ramaphosa declares Special Official Funeral for AmaZulu King
The late AmaZulu King, Goodwill Zwelithini will be honoured with a Special Official Funeral, category 1. From Saturday, flags will…
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SANDF lost 40% of COVID-19 medicine
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) spent R229 million on unregistered COVID-19 medicine from Cuba, and then lost 40%…
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SANDF might be deployed to curb Truck attacks
Soldiers could be called to help curb truck attacks on major routes across the country. The country is still under…
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A retired SANDF major-general spills the Tea on the South African National Defence Force
A retired SANDF major-general has claimed in a dossier sent to the Zondo Commission that the army had “fraudulently” and…
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Wife of SANDF member granted bail
The wife of a senior South African National Defence Force member has been granted R80,000 bail. Nombasa Ntsondwa-Ndhlovu is facing…
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