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The SANDF is under fire for the state of the SA Navy. The country's vessels are undergoing expensive refurbishments. Military and defence expert Ricardo ... Show more
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EWN Jul 24
SA must spend up to 2.5% of GDP on SANDF for it to recover, says analyst: "Ultimately, Treasury doesn't have the appetite," said defence analyst Ricardo Teixeira ...
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‘Caterers are treated like modern-day slaves’: Ex-seaman wins overtime case against SANDF
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Analyst on SANDF deployment: Soldiers should not be doing the police's work: Ricardo Teixeira said the military cannot independently perform raids in people's ...
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Navy chief in firing line over Iran drills : Board of inquiry to examine why Ramaphosa’s instructions were ignored
sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/news/2026-01-17-navy-chief-in-firing-line-over-iran-drills/
EWN Jan 19
Civilian control of SANDF under scrutiny as navy probe unfolds: Defence Minister Angie Motshekga has ordered a probe after claims the SA Navy ignored President ...
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OpinionNaval-gazing — the SANDF, Iran and the potential threat to SA’s democracy: Recent images of an Iranian military ship sailing alongside a South African Navy ship ...
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Key FactsMilitary Autonomy and Democratic Challenges in South Africa
Jan 15, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: dailymaverick.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: dailymaverick.co.za
- Iranian warships participated in the Will for Peace 2026 maritime exercise off Simon’s Town despite orders to withdraw.
- Defense Minister Motshekga may have defied President Ramaphosa’s directive regarding Iran’s role in the exercise.
- SANDF Chief Maphwanya’s visit to Iran and support for officers facing legal charges highlight weak civilian oversight.
- These developments risk undermining public trust in democratic governance and could threaten South Africa’s political stability.
OpinionEDITORIAL | Executive should heed SA Navy chief’s warning about state of maritime defences
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2025-11-25-editorial-executive-should-heed-sa-navy-chiefs-warning-about-state-of-maritime-defences/
Fikile Mbalula on SA Navy's Admiral Lobese: ‘One day we’ll be arrested naked by these people’
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Russian Embassy honours SA Navy Chief Monde Lobese, elevating Pretoria-Moscow ties
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World Hydrography Day: South African Navy highlights the importance of oceans mapping
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How the SANDF's Flight Engineer shortage hampered flood response in the Eastern Cape
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Titanic's final 6.3 seconds: Documentary shares what new technology reveals: A new special offers an unprecedented look at the iconic ship's final moments.
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Key FactsNew Insights on Titanic from Digital Mapping
Apr 8, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
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- A comprehensive digital analysis of the Titanic wreck offers fresh insights into the ship's final hours, which sank in 1912.
- The investigation reveals that engineers worked until the last moment to keep the lights on as the ship went down.
- Simulations suggest that small holes in the hull caused by the iceberg ultimately led to the sinking.
- The digital replica allows for a detailed examination of the wreck and could aid in understanding the tragic events of that night.
Titanic is the last surviving eyewitness to the disaster, and she still has stories to tell.— Parks Stephenson, a Titanic analyst, discussing the significance of the Titanic and the new insights from the digital scan.
Slain submariners' funeral details announced: The funeral dates and venue of the slain submariners has been announced by the South African Navy.
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Joint memorial service for SA Navy crew killed in exercise near Kommetjie: The SANDF has announced that a joint memorial service will be held for the three SA ...
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First woman in Africa to navigate a submarine among three killed in Kommetjie submarine tragedy
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SA Navy tragedy: Crew member who became the first woman in Africa to navigate a submarine was on the verge of making history again
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