South African Air Force
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Godongwana financially backs Ramaphosa’s tough talk on crime
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has signalled increased spending on peace and security in his budget speech from R268.2 billion in 2025/26 to R291.2 billion in 2028/29. The…
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Soldiers plead for more air support in Mozambique’s battle against insurgents
Budget deficits limit the South African National Defence Force’s ability to supply more aircraft for logistical support, attacks and evacuation
The situation in Cuba: ‘Prisoners in South Africa live in better conditions’
South African student pilots training in Cuba complain of slave-like conditions
SANDF sends ‘Goats’ to Mozambique to fight insurgents
South Africa’s new military weapon takes a leaf out of the Libyan rebel forces’ handbook as it lands in Mozambique to fight insurgents
Denel money woes clip air force’s wings
A senior officer says the shortage of spares and and ability to service aircraft and vehicles has a negative effect on the SANDF’s operational ability
Citizens tired of being played for a fool
The use of a South African Air Force jet by ANC officials without the minister following the required procedures is one such case — and more questions arise on examination of…
Charges against two Guptagate accused dropped
The SANDF has dropped all charges against the Air Force officers indicted for their involvement in the landing of the Gupta family private jet.
Lindiwe Sisulu’s fancy flights pure indulgence
The South African Air Force thought nothing of ferrying the minister around at enormous cost to the taxpayer.
Shadow plane followed Zuma to the US
The South African Air Force has admitted that a plane that shadowed President Jacob Zuma on his recent visit to the US did so all the way to New York.
Denel to probe Cheetah in-flight incident
One of 12 former South African Air Force fighter aircraft, sold to Ecuador has been quarantined following an unspecified "in-flight" incident.
At least 30 die in KwaZulu-Natal bus crash
At least 30 people are believed to have died when their bus left the road and went over a cliff into a river near Cedarville in KwaZulu-Natal on Tuesday. Netcare 911 spokesperson…
Air force grounds fleet after plane crash
The South African Air Force has grounded its fleet of Pilatus Astra PC-7 MkII aircraft following the death of a pilot in a plane crash on Tuesday. The fleet would remain grounded…
Search continues for missing aircraft
Rescue services are still searching for the Cessna 210 light aircraft that went missing on Wednesday, said South African Search and Rescue Organisation head Charles Norval on…
Durban police work to ensure a safe festive season
Helicopters, horse patrols, closed-circuit television and police reservists have been roped in to boost security in Durban during the festive season, police said on Thursday. The…