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 Jul 07 24
Holomisa wants to give SANDF peacekeepers more teeth: Amid rising casualties in the DRC, the new deputy minister of defence says SANDF troops are hobbled by the ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/news/politics/2024-07-07-holomisa-wants-to-give-sandf-peacekeepers-more-teeth/
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iol.co.za
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 Jul 21
Defence Minister proposes private sector partnerships to strengthen SANDF: Defence Minister Bantu Holomisa says South Africa cannot allow the deterioration of ...
iol.co.za/news/politics/2026-07-21-defence-minister-proposes-private-sector-partnerships-to-strengthen-sandf/
Defence Minister proposes private sector partnerships to strengthen SANDF
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Daily Maverick
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 Feb 06
A year later, there’s been no inquiry into the death of 14 SANDF members in DRC: Analysts suspect the SANDF is evading a probe into its mistakes.
dailymaverick.co.za/article/a-year-later-theres-been-no-inquiry-into-the-death-of-14-sandf-members-in-drc/
A year later, there’s been no inquiry into the death of 14 SANDF members ...
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EWN Dec 05 25
SANDF soldiers in DRC forced to buy own equipment, generals slammed by parliament
ewn.co.za/2025/12/05/sandf-soldiers-in-drc-forced-to-buy-own-equipment-generals-slammed-by-parliament
SANDF soldiers in DRC forced to buy own equipment, generals slammed by ...
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EWN May 15 25
Political parties slam underfunding of SANDF, say this puts SA's security at risk
ewn.co.za/2025/05/15/political-parties-slam-underfunding-of-sandf-say-this-puts-sas-security-at-risk
Political parties slam underfunding of SANDF, say this puts SA's security ...
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EWN May 09 25
MPs push for parliamentary inquiry into SANDF's deployment to DRC: South Africa's deployment to the DRC has been the second-most deadly since democracy.
ewn.co.za/2025/05/09/mps-push-for-parliamentary-inquiry-into-sandfs-deployment-to-drc
MPs push for parliamentary inquiry into SANDF's deployment to DRC
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iol.co.za
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 Feb 06 25
Delay in repatriation of 14 fallen South African soldiers from DRC raises concerns
iol.co.za/news/south-africa/delay-in-repatriation-of-14-fallen-south-african-soldiers-from-drc-raises-concerns-865b38c1-354a-4193-95f1-b42642eed514
Delay in repatriation of 14 fallen South African soldiers from DRC raises ...
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EWN Feb 05 25
Parly's defence committees to hold closed-door meeting with SANDF on DRC deployment
ewn.co.za/2025/02/05/parlys-defence-committees-to-hold-closed-door-meeting-with-sandf-on-drc-deployment
Parly's defence committees to hold closed-door meeting with SANDF on DRC ...
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TimesLIVE
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 Jan 31 25
'Withdraw our soldiers from DRC,' says Malema: EFF president Julius Malema has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to withdraw South African troops from ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2025-01-31-withdraw-our-soldiers-from-drc-says-malema/
'Withdraw our soldiers from DRC,' says Malema
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TimesLIVE
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 Jul 04 24
'I'm not fazed': Defence minister Angie Motshekga on criticism of her appointment
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-07-04-im-not-fazed-defence-minister-angie-motshekga-on-criticism-of-her-appointment/
'I'm not fazed': Defence minister Angie Motshekga on criticism ...
Key FactsControversy Surrounding Angie Motshekga's New Role as Defence Minister
Jul 1, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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  • President Cyril Ramaphosa's selection of Angie Motshekga as the minister of defense and military veterans has stirred nationwide discussions.

  • Motshekga, who served as the minister of basic education for an extended period, is under scrutiny for her transition from the education sector to defense.

  • The appointment of Motshekga faced controversy, with many questioning the suitability of her deputy in the defense ministry, Bantu Holomisa, given his military background.

  • The appointments of Gayton McKenzie as the minister of sports, arts, and culture, along with DA MP Siviwe Gwarube as the minister of basic education, also triggered heated debates.
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Yeni Safak English Apr 25 24
South Africa extends troop deployment in DR Congo, Mozambique: South African army will remain in Mozambique to help government fight against violent extremism ...
yenisafak.com/en/news/south-africa-extends-troop-deployment-in-dr-congo-mozambique-3682098
South Africa extends troop deployment in DR Congo, Mozambique
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TimesLIVE
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 Feb 18 24
Give SANDF members the support and equipment they need to do their jobs: The death this week of two South African National Defence Force (SANDF) personnel and ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/opinion-and-analysis/opinion/2024-02-18-give-sandf-members-the-support-and-equipment-they-need-to-do-their-jobs/
Give SANDF members the support and equipment they need to do their jobs
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TimesLIVE
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 Feb 15 24
Can't defend a cabbage farm: Malema wants army recalled from DRC: South African soldiers deployed in the Democratic Republic of Congo must be withdrawn ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-02-15-cant-defend-a-cabbage-farm-malema-wants-army-recalled-from-drc/
Can't defend a cabbage farm: Malema wants army recalled from DRC
Key FactsMalema Criticizes SANDF Deployment in Congo
Feb 15, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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  • Julius Malema condemns SANDF soldiers' deployment in Congo as 'inappropriate'.

  • He calls on President Ramaphosa to revoke the decision.

  • Malema emphasizes the soldiers' lack of suitability for the mission and urges immediate cessation of deployment.

  • Three SANDF soldiers were killed and two injured in the Congo, confirmed by the SANDF.
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TimesLIVE
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 Feb 13 24
R2bn price tag for SANDF in DRC, but costs will be shared by Sadc: President Cyril Ramaphosa authorised the deployment of 2,900 members of the South African ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-02-13-r2bn-price-tag-for-sandf-in-congo-but-costs-will-be-shared-by-sadc/
R2bn price tag for SANDF in DRC, but costs will be shared by Sadc
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