South African National Defence Force Union
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SANDF’s condemned-building mess
A 40-year-old army accommodation block housing 500 soldiers was ‘upgraded’ using residents’ recreational fund contributions. But it is dangerous: other high-risk residential…
Military lawyers fight their boss
As senior legal officers take their battles with the head of the legal division to court, about a thousand military court cases are in limbo
Court orders the arrest of top SANDF commanders
General Solly Shoke, Lieutenant General Zakes Msimang and Secretary for Defence Sam Gulube have been found in contempt of court.
Defence force union demands CAR rebel leader’s indictment
The South African National Defence Union says SA’s government has a legal duty to have Michel Djotodia indicted by the International Criminal Court.
SA troops should not be in CAR, says defence force union
Jacob Zuma should have withdrawn South Africa’s troops when the Central African Republic’s leader failed to honour an agreement, says the SANDF union.
SANDF dismisses 500 soldiers placed on special leave
The SA National Defence Union says the SANDF has dismissed 500 soldiers placed on special leave after their participation in an illegal march in 2009.
Sisulu to sue union boss
Defence Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has threatened to sue SANDF Union organiser, Jeff Dubazana, after he allegedly called her a liar.
Soldiers call for Lekota to step down
Members of the South African National Defence Force Union on Friday called for Defence Minister Mosiuoa Lekota to step down.
Lekota: ‘I have learned a hard lesson’
Defence Minister Mosiuoa Lekota was on Friday sentenced to a R5Â 000 fine or 12 months’ imprisonment for reckless and negligent driving. Wearing a dark suit, glasses with gold…
Union wants Lekota charged over Lohatla
The South African National Defence Force Union on Wednesday threatened to lay a criminal charge against Defence Minister Mosiuoa Lekota for contravening the Occupational Health…