The remains of 14 SANDF soldiers who died in the DRC have returned to South Africa, honoured in a moving memorial service.

South Africa’s defence budget has increased by just R400 million from 2024/25 to R55.94 billion for the 2025/26 financial ...

The troops, deployed as part of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo ...

South Africans have more questions than answers as injured SANDF soldiers are returning home for treatment, and two of them are reportedly pregnant.

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has opened its Military Skills Development System (MSDS) applications for 2026, allowing young and deserving South Africans the chance to join the ...

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, was unequivocal in stating that overall SANDF expenditure would remain constrained. Instead of increased spending, he emphasised budget restructuring as the ...

A devastating report from UNICEF has revealed the horrific scale of sexual violence against children, including infants as ...

This comes after 14 SANDF soldiers were killed in clashes between the DRC armed forces and the M23 rebels last month with the remains of the soldiers having been brought home and handed over to their ...

The South African National Defence Force has officially handed over the mortal remains of soldiers who were killed in the Democratic Republic of Congo ...

THE Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Angie Motshekga, has revealed that the defence force has enlisted the help of Chinese companies to assist in fixing some of its ageing maritime fleet ...

Admiral Tshabalala walks through the Swartkops Air Force Base where a memorial service will be held in honour of the 14 SANDF troops. Image: Antonio Muchave Families of the fallen SANDF troops ...

This comes after 14 SANDF soldiers were killed in clashes between ... home and handed over to their families at the Swartkop Air Force Base in Centurion last week following a long repatriation ...