DA MP says timing of the multi-million rand purchase raises concerns of fiscal dumping before the budget year ends ...

SAS Amatola (F145) completed a seven-week Operation Corona maritime tasking which saw a diversion to Durban to pay South African naval respects to the newest guided missile stealth frigate in the ...

South Africa’s defence budget has increased by just R400 million from 2024/25 to R55.94 billion for the 2025/26 financial ...

The DA demands answers on the South African Navy's purchase of six luxury Audi Q5 SUVs, each of which retail at over R1 million. This decision underscores the continued disregard for the severe crisis ...

The cash-strapped navy acquired six luxury Audi Q5 vehicles worth about R5 million to transport its admirals and high-level ...

"A good Navy is not a provocation to war. It is the surest guaranty of peace." - Theodore Roosevelt "I can imagine no more rewarding a career. And any man who may be asked in this century what he ...

12.3 South Africa shall adhere to international law on armed conflict. 12.4 The SANDF shall have a primarily defensive orientation and posture. 12.5 South Africa is committed to the international ...

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Independent Online, popularly known as IOL, is one of South Africa’s leading news and information websites bringing millions of readers breaking news and updates on Politics, Current Affairs ...