South African troops are dying in the DRC: why they’re there and what’s going wrong
The Southern African Development Community intervention force in the mission in the DRC is outgunned and outmanned.
Congo losses expose limit of South Africa's diplomatic ambitions
South Africa often uses its diplomatic heft to position itself as defender of the "global south" on the world stage, but the ...
Malema demands withdrawal of SA soldiers in the DRC
In a passionate address, Malema urges President Ramaphosa to bring home SANDF troops from the DRC, highlighting the dangers ...
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M23 rebels in Congo using advanced arms similar to Israeli military: South African former general
M23 rebels fighting the Congolese army in eastern Congo are using advanced weapons and equipment similar to those used by the ...
The Decline of SANDF: A National Security Crisis
The SANDF’s current state is a reflection of broader challenges facing South Africa, a lack of investment, poor leadership, ...
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UDM adds its voice to calls for more defence funding
With its leader now in the government ranks, as it were, United Democratic Movement (UDM) deputy president Nqabayomzi Kwankwa ...
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Three SANDF soldiers killed in the DRC – Sandu
The South African National Defence Union (Sandu) is reporting that three South Africa National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers ...
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SANDF to send reinforcements to DRC after nine SA soldiers die in battle
Parliament is demanding an investigation into the apparent under-equipment of South Africa’s troops in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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NSN: Reports of mass surrender to Rwandan-backed rebels of SA troops in DRC
Fears are emerging for the safety of hundreds of South African peace keepers operating in the DRC following reports that Goma ...
Malusi Gigaba calls for urgent diplomatic action following deaths of South African soldiers in DRC
Malusi Gigaba expresses deep concern over the deaths of 13 South African soldiers in the DRC, calling for urgent diplomatic ...
A New Africa Front?: How Russia’s exit from Syria is impacting Libya and making Morocco a key player for Europe
Interesting developments are taking place in north Africa as a result of the recent regime change in Syria. And these developments are intertwined with the Ukraine war. As has been reported, Russia is ...