Tag: SANDF

State can appeal bail decision on 12 SANDF members

They were each granted R10 000 bail in July 2025. The State…

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General Maphwanya committed to Motshekga’s ‘constitutional authority’, says SANDF

The SANDF chief and the defence minister are reportedly at odds over…

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SANDF chief Maphwanya submits report on controversial Iran trip

The US has asked South Africa for its policy clarification on Iran…

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Ramaphosa not likely to act as Motshekga defends SANDF chief’s Iran trip

No disciplinary action will be taken against either Maphwanya or Motshekga. Defence…

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Ramaphosa unaware of ‘ill-advised’ Iran trip by SANDF chief – Magwenya

Magwenya says Ramaphosa did not know about the SANDF chief’s Iran trip.…

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Ministries distance themselves from SANDF chief’s comments in Iran

The Defence ministry and Dirco both stated that SANDF chief General Maphwanya's…

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SANDF chief visits Iran to discuss ‘mutual national interests’  

SANDF chief General Rudzani Maphwanya was in Iran this week touring military…

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Explicit, obscene photographic videos are a no, SANDF warns

A video showing an alleged SANDF member dancing and undressing was circulated…

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SANDF soldier trampled to death by herd of elephants in Limpopo

The soldier was deployed under Operation Corona in the Madimbo area. The…

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Reserve Force members allegedly defraud SANDF of R1.1 million

More than 90% of the SANDF's reserves do not have alternative employment…

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