President Cyril Ramaphosa held the 2025 State of the Nation Address in Cape Town on Thursday evening.

I have to (partly) agree with President Ramaphosa; we should fully support our troops in DRC – by pulling them out of the line of fire.

The remains of 14 South African soldiers killed in the conflict in eastern DR Congo more than a week ago are due home on Wednesday.

The DRC has called on Arsenal to ditch it’s ‘blood-stained’ Visit Rwanda deal, amid escalating conflict between the African countries.

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has accused President Cyril Ramaphosa of lying amid SANDF presence in the Congo.

A number SANDF members were killed and injured during a fierce clash with the M23 rebels group in Goma, eastern DRC.

DA says it’s unbefitting for officials to be entertained by military displays at the SONA given the dire situation SANDF troops face in DRC.

Watch the full version of the ‘Cyril Ramaphosa calls on South Africans to rally behind SANDF troops in DRC’ in a minute.

After public criticism, the SANDF has come out guns blazing to defend the golf day event, saying that it was ‘for a good cause’.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has addressed growing speculation about the conditions faced by South African troops deployed in the DRC.

The SANDF has been prompted to release a statement amid backlash over footage of a soldier waving a white flag in eastern DRC.

Watch the full version of the ‘Death toll of SANDF soldiers killed in DRC increases’ in a minute.

SANDF has confirmed the deaths of another four soldiers in the Democratic Republic of Congo, bringing the total to 13 in the last week alone.

At the weekend, nine SANDF members were killed in a fierce clash with the M23 rebels group in Goma, eastern DRC.

Watch the full version of the ‘AfriForum urges investigation of SA soldiers’ deaths in DRC’ in a minute.

AfriForum has demanded an investigation into the rebel attack in DRC in which nine South African soldiers were killed.

Since the initial deployment in 2024, a number of SANDF members have been killed in the DRC. Should the SA troops be withdrawn?

Despite the death of nine soldiers, the SANDF has hailed its members following a two-day fierce clash with the M23 rebel group in DRC.

Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula’s lawyers are expected to file an application to force the State to disclose the ‘confidential’ parts of the dockets.

It’s not easy by any means but salaries are significantly higher than the national average, and here’s what working for the SANDF can earn you.

A South African Air Force member and a civilian were attacked by a leopard at the Air Force Base in Hoedspruit in Limpopo.

Over 20 Gauteng crime wardens were injured when a vehicle ploughed into them during a training session in Nigel.

The SAPS has initiated an inquest into the deaths of four members of the SANDF who may have been poisoned by carbon monoxide.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his sadness at the deaths of two SANDF soldiers following a mortar attack at their base in DRC.

This latest death makes it five the number of South African soldiers who have died in the DRC since the year started.

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has confirmed that Sergeant Mbulelo Ngubane is the member that was shot and killed in DRC.

A contingent of South African soldiers was led into a bloody ambush by M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) this week.

To ensure smooth national and provincial elections, 2828 members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) will be deployed.

Government is positive that the upcoming National and Provincial Elections will be conducted in a safe and secure environment.

Here are the bail conditions set for former Speaker of Parliament Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula who appeared in court on Thursday.

Embattled Speaker of the National Assembly Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has taken special leave amid a corruption probe.

The DA has tabled a motion of no confidence in embattled National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula.

Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula allegedly received kickbacks worth R2.3 million in cash during her tenure as SANDF Minister.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has yet to comment on the R2.3m kickback allegations against Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula who is currently in Paris.

Speaker of the National Assembly Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula allegedly received R2.3 million in cash bribes during her tenure as Defence Minister.

The number of reported SANDF deaths in the DRC in February has risen to four following a murder-suicide incident.

Two SANDF soldiers were killed in an alleged murder-suicide in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Here is more information.

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has confirmed the death of two members that were deployed in the DRC.

The SANDF and the Department of Defense and Military veterans will assist families to bury the soldiers killed in the DRC.

Three SANDF soldiers injured by a bomb in their base in the DRC, on Valentines Day, are in a good condition in hospital

SANDF spokesperson Siphiwe Dlamini said details about the memorial and funeral services would be communicated in due course.

The two SANDF members were sent to their death by President Cyril Ramaphosa, says the DA’s shadow minister of Defence.

Watch the full version of the ‘EFF leader Julius Malema calls for soldiers deployed to the DRC to be withdrawn’ – in a minute.

During the SADC mission in the DRC, an indirect fire incident caused casualties and injuries among SANDF soldiers.

The deployment, known as SAMIDRC, also aims to assist the DRC in the fight against illegal armed groups in the region.

A mortar bomb killed two SANDF soldiers and injured three others on Wednesday in the DRC. Here is the latest.

The South African National Defence Force said that two of its soldiers had been killed by mortar fire in eastern DR Congo.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has drawn criticism from the DA over the deployment of 2900 SANDF soldiers to the DRC.

The year-long deployment to Congo from 15 December 2023 to 15 December 2024 will cost R2 billion according to the Presidency.

At least 40 bullets were fired into a SA Air Force aircraft during a peacekeeping mission in the DRC this week

The DA has called for the withdrawal of the SANDF in the DRC if the Air Force is without basic support following an ambush

Two days ago, a SANDF plane survived an ambush in DRC and lands safely at a UN hospital. M23 rebels suspected to be behind the attack

Watch news in a minute The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has not fought an all-out conflict since 1989 and the SA Border War.

Versus the rest of the world’s military superpowers, how does the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) fare?

Watch news in a minute for a summary of SANDF distances itself from claims of a coup against Ramaphosa.

Former SANDF Navy commander claims that President Cyril Ramaphosa has failed the country and threatens a coup.

Be careful of South African National Defence Force (SANDF) recruitment forms which have been circulating on social media.

In a decisive move against illegal mining activities, the South African army executed raids targeting unauthorized miners.

SANDF accused of abducting and torturing suspects in their investigations over missing rifles from an army base in Pretoria back 2019

Watch news in a minute for a summary of Investigation spurred on following SA Airforce plane crash at a base in the Northern Cape.

SA Airforce personnel survived a crash landing at a base in the Northern Cape with sustaining any injuries.

SANDF will be going toe to toe in their fight against illegal mining. Parliament has assured that they have the right weapons for the job

Residents around a chrome mine in Sekhukhune have accused president Cyril Ramaphosa of depriving them of an income by deploying the army

Over 3000 members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) will be deployed across all nine provinces.

President Ramaphosa announced the partnership between SANDF and SAPS against illegal miners following continued unrest.

DA member of Parliament Kobus Marais uncovered that a staggering 85% of the SAAF’s aircraft fleet is currently out of action.

South Africa faces 60% joblessness between the ages of 16-25. Is a repurposing of conscription in SA the answer to youth unemployment?

Minister Thandi Modise extended condolences to the soldiers families impacted by the recent wildfire in Lohatla, Northern Cape.

A group of SANDF soldiers have decided to take the law into their own hands, in recovering a stolen vehicle of one of their colleagues.

It’s not an easy job by any means but salaries are significantly higher than the South African average. Here’s what SANDF personnel earn.

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has released the names of the six soldiers who died in a fire at the Lohatla military base.

The SA National Defence Force (SANDF) members who lost everything in the tragic fire, are receiving assistance from the Gift of the Givers.

Six soldiers sadly passed away while three others were injured after a fire ripped through the SANDF military base in Northern Cape.

Six soldiers sadly passed away while three others were injured after a fire ripped through the SANDF military base in Northern Cape.

Six soldiers were killed and others injured when a devastating FIRE ripped through the SANDF Lohatla training camp.

The SANDF has released the 3 names of the officers who died on Wednesday in the SA Navy submarine disaster.

The NSRI has released a report after the tragic deaths of three SA Navy divers near Kommetjie in Cape Town on Wednesday, 20 September.

Three South African navy divers died after being swept away from their submarine in choppy waters near Cape Town on Wednesday.

The Department of Defence says it is unfair to associate its acting CFO Edem Abotsi with illegal immigrants involved in crime in the country.

Watch news in a minute for a summary of Members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) have been deployed in four provinces.

Members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) have been deployed in four provinces. Here’s why..

Two members of the South African Air Force were involved in an accident with a delivery truck. Sadly one died and the other was injured.

A South African Air Force soldier was KILLED in an accident on the R54 toward Potchefstroom on Wednesday. while another was injured.

A SANDF member violated a protection order his wife had against him. He stabbed and shot her multiple times.

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) finds itself in financial crisis due to irregular spending and poor management.

The SANDF visit comes amid US allegations that South Africa has supplied arms to Russia, which is at war with Ukraine.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the employment of 880 members of the SANDF to safeguard Eskom power stations around the country.

President Ramaphosa authorised another deployment of SANDF members to protect power utility Eskom until October 2023.

A member of the SANDF Colonel Prince Baloyi was assassinated in front of wedding guest.

SANDF members were deployed under Operation PROSPER on Friday ahead of the National Shutdown on Monday, 20 March.

Police arrested a 28-year-old Zimbabwean national, who is believed to be the brother of one of the escapees and a member of the SANDF.

Hlongwana applied for the MSDS course in 2021 after she attended a career exhibition and now, she’s part of SANDF.

SANDF spokesperson, Lieutenant Sangweni said “cooperation and coordination with all other militaries is one that is very important to us”.

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Ramaphosa has commended the men and women in uniform who put their lives on the line in the course of their duty in the country

SA National Defence Force member Sergeant Vusumuzi Joseph Mabena, 37, who was shot while on duty in DRC remembered.

South Africa has refused to condemn the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, saying it wants to stay neutral and prefers dialogue to end the war.

The men were stranded on an island on the Letaba River in Tzaneen for several days due to severe flooding before being rescued.

A Russian military frigate docked in Cape Town harbour on Monday ahead of controversial military drills with South Africa and China.

The body of the SANDF soldier Sergeant Vusumuzi Joseph Mabena who died in Goma (DRC) has landed on home soil.