Ending the SADC mission in DRC: Committee calls for renewed diplomatic focus
Joint Standing Committee on Defence backs SADC's decision to end its mission in DRC, emphasising the need for diplomatic ...
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DA urges reflection on mistakes as ineffective SADC mission withdraws troops from DRC
The Democratic Alliance (DA) pointed out that while it welcomed the Southern African Development Community’s (SADC’s) ...
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Defence budget remains stagnant despite R5 billion allocation for DRC deployment
South Africa’s defence budget has increased by just R400 million from 2024/25 to R55.94 billion for the 2025/26 financial ...
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Protestors call on Ramaphosa to remove Queen Modjadji VII
Hundreds of Balobedu protesters have gathered outside the Union Buildings at Government Avenue, Arcadia, in Gauteng’s capital ...
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SA Navy reportedly buys six luxury SUVs costing R6 million plus
Just on six months after it was revealed that a SA National Defence Force (SANDF) service chief was to acquire two Audi Q7s, ...
Finance minister allocates R5 billion for SANDF troops in the DRC
The move comes amid the continued spotlight on the deployment of SANDF troops in the region after 14 soldiers were killed in ...
Budget 2025 | SANDF receives R5 billion boost for DRC peacekeeping mission
In a significant boost to South Africa's peacekeeping efforts, Finance Minister Godongwana's 2025 Budget allocates R5 billion ...
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Southern Africa: Are SADC Troops On Verge of Leaving Eastern DR Congo?
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) convened a virtual extraordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of ...
No plan to withdraw troops from precarious DRC
President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised that a negotiated settlement in the DRC will remain critical in ensuring sustained ...
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Delegations a strong point for AAD 2024
The large number and quality of delegations that attended the 2024 edition of the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) exhibition were praised by those attending, and further trumpeted by the organisers ...