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President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the SANDF deployment in his 12 February State of the Nation Address.

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

Deputy President Paul Mashatile. (Leon Sadiki/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

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…

Defence and Military Veterans Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula called for Sandu’s Pikkie Greef to be criminally charged over the union’s controversial statement.

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.

Brigadier General Xolani Mabanga.

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.

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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.

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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.

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the SANDF deployment in his 12 February State of the Nation Address.

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.

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the SANDF deployment in his 12 February State of the Nation Address.

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.

Former ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema.

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

‘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.

Sisulu: Piracy threat growing in Southern Africa

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.

Zuma: Unions can’t control the army

President Jacob Zuma on Thursday questioned the right of soldiers to belong to trade unions, saying this could put the country’s security at risk.

Sisulu slams ‘irresponsible’ Cosatu

Defence Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has criticised Cosatu for claiming her disciplining soldiers violated the Constitution.

Court reprieve for protesting soldiers

The SANDF will, for at least the next two months, not fire any soldiers who took part in an alleged illegal protest march last month.

Union wants defence minister arrested

Soldiers’ union Sasfu on Wednesday called for Defence Minister Lindiwe Sisulu to be arrested for violating a court order.

Govt turns to court to stop soldier protests

An interdict to stop soldiers from embarking on illegal marches was issued by the high court in Pretoria late on Tuesday.