Pretoria – South Africa and Mozambique have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will see the two countries work together on issues of piracy and trans-border crime. The MoU, signed on Wednesday by the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans Lindiwe Sisulu and her Mozambican counterpart, Filipe Nyussi, will have the neighbouring countries pulling together on the … [Read more...] about South Africa and Mozambique join hands to fight Pirates
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SANDF welcomes new chief
Pretoria - The newly appointed chief of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) Solly Shoke has committed himself to an "exemplary leadership" and vowed to manage the defence force in a structured and disciplined manner. Shokwe was sworn in as the new General of SANDF in a ceremony attended by President Jacob Zuma, Defence Minister Lindiwe Sisulu and a host of … [Read more...] about SANDF welcomes new chief
Cape military veterans set for Reserve
Pretoria – Defence and Military Veterans Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has announced that some of the Cape military veterans who can still participate in the Reserve Force of the SANDF will urgently be incorporated into the force. Addressing the veterans during an official launch of the South African Cape Corps Military Veterans Association (SACCMVA) on Saturday at Bonnievale in … [Read more...] about Cape military veterans set for Reserve
SANDF to beef up anti-piracy strategy
Pretoria - Cabinet has approved that the SA National Defence Force (SANDF) should fine-tune its strategy to protect South African waters from piracy. Speaking at a post-Cabinet briefing today, Cabinet spokesperson Jimmy Manyi said the country needed to "have a balanced naval capability to effectively respond to maritime security threats affecting South Africa." He said … [Read more...] about SANDF to beef up anti-piracy strategy
The SANDF Exhibit
Remember the Rand Shows of yesteryear, with their camo-tented army displays, children clambering about in tanks and dads peering into jets? Well, those days are back, as the Rand Show once again welcomes the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to its list of prestigious attractions. No military enthusiast will want to miss this superb display because this Easter, … [Read more...] about The SANDF Exhibit
