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South African National Defence Force - Wikipedia
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) comprises the armed forces of South Africa. The Chief of the SANDF is appointed by the President of South Africa from one of the armed services. They are in turn accountable to the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans of the Defence Department.
SANDF soldiers’ remains on their way home after delays
2 days ago · The mortal remains of the 14 South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers who were killed in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) last month are on their way back to South Africa following delays in the repatriation process. Originally expected home on Wednesday 5 February and then Friday 7 February, the Department of Defence […]
Bodies of 14 SANDF soldiers due back on Friday as SA mulls its …
4 days ago · Although initially announced by the Chief of the SA National Defence Force (SANDF) as arriving back on Wednesday, it appears the bodies of the 14 South African troops killed in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will only return home on Friday. defenceWeb understands that the mortal remains of the soldiers – killed during the […]
SANDF opens 2025 MSDS applications - defenceWeb
Feb 12, 2024 · The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has opened its Military Skills Development System (MSDS) applications for 2025, allowing young and deserving South Africans the chance to join the military.
SANDF 2025 Application Forms – SA Info Web
Jan 19, 2025 · The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has opened its Military Skills Development System (MSDS) applications for 2025, allowing young and deserving South Africans the chance to join the military.
Fallen SANDF soldiers are South African and African heroes: …
Feb 3, 2025 · The SANDF lost 14 members in the DRC after coming under deadly attack allegedly from M23 fighters. South African soldiers are in the DRC as part of the Southern African Development Community Mission in the DRC (SAMIDRC) and the United Nations Organisation Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO).
SANDF members killed in rebel attack near Goma Airport
Jan 28, 2025 · The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has confirmed the passing away of three of its members following a mortar bomb attack by the M23 rebel militia near Goma Airport in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Monday. This follows an exchange of mortar bomb between the Forces Armees de ...
Three more SANDF soldiers killed in DRC, one succumbs to
Jan 28, 2025 · A video has been circulating on social media with misleading claims that SANDF members surrendered to M23 rebels. The footage depicts a white flag raised on a stick, held by a soldier from an ...
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