Just on six months after it was revealed that a SA National Defence Force (SANDF) service chief was to acquire two Audi Q7s, ...

The acquisition of new vehicles is a necessary and strategic investment to enhance mobility, support operational effectiveness, and ensure dignified transport for foreign and local delegations, the ...

CAPE TOWN - Independent defence and political analyst Kobus Marais says it's concerning that the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has only six military aircraft that are operational.

A Military in Decline The SANDF’s decline is not a sudden development ... such as the Rooikat armoured car and the G6 howitzer, many platforms are outdated and in desperate need of replacement.

Although this operation aimed to protect South Africa’s energy security, it diverted military resources from their primary defence mandate. The SANDF continues to provide assistance during ...

Despite a defence budget of over R55 billion, South African troops in the DRC are reportedly running out of ammunition and ...

Carl Niehaus indicated while underfunding of the military was a factor, the issue was far too complex. “The issues are far to complex as there are serous corruption issues at the SANDF.

the SANDF in a statement noted that the videos aim to portray the national defence force as disorganised and ill-disciplined. “The videos are further meant to demoralise our dedicated military ...

The SANDF has provided little clarity on the situation in the DRC and what went wrong. There needs to be transparency and accountability, and action taken to ensure that a military disaster like ...