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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/
Funding crisis: Holomisa accuses Treasury of jeopardising SANDF operations: Defence Deputy Minister Bantu Holomisa accuses the National Treasury of stalling ...
iol.co.za/news/politics/2026-07-10-funding-crisis-holomisa-accuses-treasury-of-jeopardising-sandf-operations/
Soldiers don’t take direct orders from cops in SANDF deployment to crime hotspots — Holomisa
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-03-18-soldiers-dont-take-direct-orders-from-cops-in-sandf-deployment-to-crime-hotspots-holomisa/
EWN Mar 13
Ramaphosa confirms SANDF deployment is to assist police fight crime: The deployment forms part of Operation Prosper, which targets illegal mining and ...
ewn.co.za/2026/03/13/ramaphosa-confirms-sandf-deployment-is-to-assist-police-fight-crime
Key FactsTemporary Military Support Boosts Crime Control Efforts
Mar 13, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: iol.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: iol.co.za
- The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) is deployed in five provinces to aid police in reducing crime.
- The deployment is limited in duration due to the significant financial costs of a permanent military presence.
- Soldiers operate under police command with defined engagement rules to secure high-risk areas and assist in targeted operations.
- Alongside military support, anti-gang units and illegal mining task forces are being enhanced to achieve lasting crime reduction.
In the past, whenever soldiers were deployed it created fear because they were seen as trained only to shoot and kill. Now our defence force has developed capabilities to serve communities, build bridges, rescue people in danger and support the police.— President Cyril Ramaphosa, speaking in the National Assembly at the Nieuwmeester Dome during questions on the deployment of the SANDF to fight crime.
Holomisa urges army to partner with private sector: SANDF underfunded in post-1994 budgets, says deputy minister of defence
timeslive.co.za/politics/2026-02-25-holomisa-urges-army-to-partner-with-private-sector/
EWN Feb 17
Holomisa 'worried' about SAPS, Crime Intelligence aptitude amid looming SANDF deployment
ewn.co.za/2026/02/17/holomisa-worried-about-saps-crime-intelligence-aptitude-amid-looming-sandf-deployment
EWN Feb 16
'We're ready to deploy soldiers immediately,' says Deputy Defence Minister: Bantu Holomisa explained that the number of soldiers deployed, will be determined ...
ewn.co.za/2026/02/16/were-ready-to-deploy-soldiers-immediately-says-defence-minister
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/
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EWN Dec 05 25
SANDF soldiers in DRC forced to buy own equipment, generals slammed by parliament
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Chinese embassy hosts reception for 98th anniversary of the People's Liberation Army
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EWN Jul 10 25
Holomisa warns of escalating domestic threats, wants military to enhance SA's internal security
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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
EWN Apr 02 25
POLITRICKING | Holomisa: DA out of order for trying to hold country to ransom : 'Politricking with Tshidi Madia' guest, UDM leader Bantu Holomisa ...
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Bantu Holomisa blames budget cuts for 'decades' of deterioration in SANDF
timeslive.co.za/politics/2025-01-30-bantu-holomisa-blames-budget-cuts-for-decades-of-deterioration-in-sandf/
Four SANDF soldiers die of possible carbon monoxide poisoning: The soldiers are believed to have made a fire in the container they were in ...
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Are these MPs way past their sell-by dates or does their experience count?: Some believe certain South African political stalwarts have overstayed their welcome ...
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Key FactsPolitical Veterans Urged to Step Aside, Say Exhausted South Africans
Apr 7, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: dailymaverick.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: dailymaverick.co.za
- A variety of experienced political figures who have long been in leadership positions are in the spotlight of public representatives heading to Parliament.
- Submission of the candidate lists to the IEC had to be completed by 8 March to participate in the general elections in South Africa on 29 May 2024.
- Political stalwarts like Jacob Zuma, Corné Mulder, Bantu Holomisa, Kenneth Meshoe, and Patricia de Lille top the lists and shape the election campaign.
- Residents of the Diepkloof Hostel in Soweto live in precarious conditions and express their disappointment in politicians who fail to improve their living conditions. Some believe these politicians are staying in power for too long.
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