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SANDF repatriates more troops from the DRC
Personnel and equipment have been airlifted from Lubumbashi and Kinshasa to Pretoria, amid tension over unpaid allowances for soldiers
Four VIP officers in assault video served with suspension notices
The South African National Defence Union said the victims have been told not to discuss the matter with the police while the Independent Police Investigative Directorate holds…
SANDF slams union for calling for Zuma to step down
The SA National Defence Force also warned against using its members to advance or pursue political ambition, saying it would not be tolerated.
SANDF challenges arrest order
The South African National Defence Force has filed a high court application challenging the order to arrest three of its top officials.
Guptagate evidence against Zuma not tested, says Sandu
If Jacob Zuma – or any other witness – is not called to test evidence that he was involved in Guptagate, it would be taken as fact, says Sandu.
Guptagate: Union urges court to subpoena Zuma
The South African National Defence Union has urged a military court to call on President Jacob Zuma to testify on the Gupta plane landing scandal.
SANDF: No SA soldiers killed in DRC
Rumours that SA soldiers have been killed or seriously injured in DRC should not be taken seriously, says the South African National Defence Force.
Sandu condemns ‘misuse’ of helicopter in Mapisa-Nqakula Tlokwe visit
Defence union Sandu has come out strongly against Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa–Nqakula’s "unlawful" use of a military helicopter.
Army recruit may lose use of arm after punitive training
A young army recruit is in danger of losing the use of an arm after he and 10 others were punished for going to a pub without permission.
Defence union wants to sue SANDF
The South African National Defence Union has announced it is suing the defence force for R1.5-million in damages for defamation.
Malema guns for Zuma at meeting with soldiers
Julius Malema’s address to disgruntled soldiers didn’t deliver on coup concerns, instead it pointed out where government had fallen foul of the law.
‘Missing’ soldier found dead in his room — a month later
Soldiers at the Lenz military base have slammed SANDF management after a comrade was found dead in his room — a month after he went missing.
Issue of defence unions a priority
The issue of whether unions should be "removed" from the SANDF has been identified as a priority and must be concluded this year.
Defence force union wins court battle over dismissals
The SA National Defence Union on Wednesday won its court battle to stop the SANDF firing more than 1 000 soldiers.
Unions cite dirty tricks
SA’s military trade unions allege that the government is trying to get rid of them after the department demanded evidence of their membership numbers.