SANDF chief slams ‘overnight defence specialists’, calls for sympathy for families of 14 slain troops
In a heartfelt tribute, SANDF Chief Rudzani Maphwanya called for a focus on mourning, rather than a political blame game ...
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‘We will remember them’: Fallen SANDF soldiers return home for a final farewell
The remains of 14 SANDF soldiers who died in the DRC have returned to South Africa, honoured in a moving memorial service.
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General Maphwanya says SANDF budget set to be increased
South African National Defence Force chief, Rudzani Maphwanya, said that he’s been promised an increase on the army’s budget ...
Chief of SANDF, General Rudzani Maphwanya says M23 suffered huge casualties during fierce fight in DRC
A Uruguayan soldier who was part of the United Nations Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO) ...
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Ramaphosa dismisses calls to withdraw SANDF troops from DRC, says they're on a 'noble mission'
President Ramaphosa said that the multinational mission was part of a bigger plan for peace and stability in Africa.
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Remains of 14 SANDF soldiers arrive home after long journey from DRC
The remains of the 14 South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers who were killed in fighting in the eastern ...
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President Cyril Ramaphosa officiates transfer ceremony and memorial service for SANDF troops killed in Eastern DRC, 13 Feb
President Cyril Ramaphosa will, as Commander-in-Chief of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) officiate the handover of the mortal remains of SANDF members who lost their lives in the ...
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Defence Committee supports SANDF role in peacebuilding, as remains of soldiers come home
The co-chairpersons of the Joint Standing Committee on Defence Malusi Gigaba and Phiroane Phala stated that the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) as a diplomatic tool to ...
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Bodies of 14 SANDF soldiers due back on Friday as SA mulls its DRC options
Although initially announced by the Chief of the SA National Defence Force (SANDF) as arriving back on Wednesday, it appears ...
The Citizen17d
Outrage as SANDF generals play golf amid deadly DRC conflict
Senior SANDF members are facing criticism from politicians ... At the same time, South African soldiers are fighting in the DRC. The Chief of the Air Force organised Air Force Week, bringing ...
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SANDF chief ‘ignored’ year-long parliamentary summons on DR Congo mandate
South African lawmaker Carl Niehaus on Tuesday, February 4, criticised the Chief of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), Gen. Rudzani Maphwanya, for failing to attend parliamentary ...
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DA Parliamentary Debate to Seek Accountability On SANDF DRC Tragedy [press release]
Monday 10 February 2025, the National Assembly will hold the DA-sponsored debate on the South African National Defence Force's (SANDF) presence in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, following ...