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SANDF sexual abuse and exploitation exposed

Article Athandiwe Saba & Thanduxolo Jika - 22 Nov 2019

Internal documents show that soldiers, meant to protect South Africa and keep the peace outside our borders, are sexually assaulting people

‘Police lifestyle audits are needed’

Article Jenni Evans - 21 Jun 2018

Police portfolio committee chair Francois Beukman says the arrest of an officer for the alleged theft of firearms highlights the need for audits

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The role of the defence sector in unlocking economic opportunities

Article Dineo Bendile - 20 Dec 2017

Sub-committee chairperson David Mahlobo said, in particular, the ANC would look at creating industrialisation opportunities.

Mapisa-Nqakula shoots down aircraft deal

Article bogdan TagDiv - 23 Nov 2012

Minister of Defence Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has spelt out why she believes the AdoAir jet leasing agreement is full of holes.

Defence minister needs own ride

Analysis bogdan TagDiv - 16 Nov 2012

The article Lindiwe Sisulu's fancy flights pure indulgence is bereft of context and real facts, writes Sandi Mbatsha, adviser to Lindiwe Sisulu.

Mapisa-Nqakula: No more Minister Nice

Article bogdan TagDiv - 16 Nov 2012

Former minister of defence and military veterans Lindiwe Sisulu has left a giant headache for her successor, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula.

Defence department ‘baffled’ by R99bn report

Article Sapa - 6 Aug 2012

The defence department is baffled by a report which claims that R99-billion has been secretly spent since 1994 through the Defence special account.

Zuma close to appointing defence secretary

Article Staff Reporter - 9 Feb 2010

President Jacob Zuma will soon appoint a permanent defence secretary, Defence Minister Lindiwe Sisulu said on Tuesday.

DA: Ministers fail to answer 343 questions in Parliament

Article Staff Reporter - 29 Nov 2007

Government ministers have failed to provide written answers to 343 questions posed by the Democratic Alliance (DA), said DA deputy chief whip Mike Ellis on Thursday. "Next Friday, December 7, is the deadline for the submission of replies to all parliamentary questions posed to government departments during 2007," he said.

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