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Encroachment on and adjacent to SANDF bases and facilities has again made it to Parliamentary questions with an ANC Member of Parliament given an action roadmap, starting this in October, to “comprehensively” address challenges in this regard.
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Task team to tackle informal settlements encroaching on military facilities - defenceWeb

Encroachment on and adjacent to SA National Defence Force (SANDF) bases and facilities has again made it to Parliamentary questions with an African National

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defenceWeb @defenceweb.co.za · 8h

Cabo Delgado’s armed insurgency marked its eighth anniversary this October. With attacks occurring on a near-daily basis, terrorism continues to pose a serious threat to local communities. defenceweb.co.za/land/land-la...

Cabo Delgado insurgency persists amid failed military strategy - defenceWeb

Cabo Delgado’s armed insurgency marked its eighth anniversary this October. With attacks occurring on a near-daily basis, terrorism continues to pose a

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defenceWeb @defenceweb.co.za · 8h

South Africa’s military is not a luxury; it is a constitutional necessity. Yet it is being dismantled by political neglect, corruption, and a disregard for those who serve. Collapse is not coming; it’s here.
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SANDF is drained by decades of neglect – but there is hope, if there is action now - defenceWeb

South Africa’s military is not a luxury; it is a constitutional necessity. Yet it is being dismantled by political neglect, corruption, and a disregard for

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defenceWeb @defenceweb.co.za · 8h

Is South Africa turning into a mafia state? A mafia state is characterised by government institutions, including the police and military, becoming so intertwined with organised crime that they serve a criminal enterprise rather than the citizens.
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With rising political assassinations, is South Africa becoming a mafia state? - defenceWeb

Is South Africa turning into a mafia state? A mafia state is characterised by government institutions, including the police and military, becoming so

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defenceWeb @defenceweb.co.za · 1d

According to Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber, 51 650 illegal immigrants were deported in the 2024/25 financial year at a cost of R78 140 005. defenceweb.co.za/security/bor...

South Africa spends millions deporting illegal immigrants - defenceWeb

South Africa, as per the reply to a Parliamentary question, remains a “popular” destination for illegal immigrants from particularly countries with which it

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defenceWeb @defenceweb.co.za · 1d

The Department of Defence and Military Veterans’ head office in Pretoria is in critical condition, with water flooding the floors, sewage spiling from the sinks, and aircons and escalators that are out of order.
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Sewage spilling from the sinks: Department of Defence’s HQ swamped - defenceWeb

The Department of Defence and Military Veterans’ head office in Pretoria is in critical condition, with water flooding the floors, sewage spiling from the

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defenceWeb @defenceweb.co.za · 1d

Defence and Military Veterans Minister Angie Motshekga intimated in response to a Parliamentary question the thorny issue of flight allowances for SA Air Force (SAAF) flight engineers could be remedied.
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Air allowances for helo flight engineers seemingly coming back - defenceWeb

Defence and Military Veterans Minister Angie Motshekga intimated in response to a Parliamentary question the thorny issue of flight allowances for SA Air

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defenceWeb @defenceweb.co.za · 1d

In a demonstration of international maritime cooperation, the French Navy, with support from US Africa Command (Africom), intercepted an unflagged fishing vessel and seized 9.6 tonnes of cocaine off the coast of West Africa in September. defenceweb.co.za/sea/sea-sea/...

Huge cocaine bust off West Africa reveals growing organised crime networks - defenceWeb

In a demonstration of international maritime cooperation, the French Navy, with support from US Africa Command (Africom), intercepted an unflagged fishing

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The Jubaland Forces incursion: Safeguarding Kenya's territorial integrity amid regional volatility defenceweb.co.za/security/bor...

The Jubaland Forces incursion: Safeguarding Kenya's territorial integrity amid regional volatility - defenceWeb

The recent incursion of Jubaland Forces into Mandera County, Kenya, in mid-August 2025 arises from escalating clashes in Somalia’s Gedo region. Rooted in

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defenceWeb @defenceweb.co.za · 2d

The Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Sachet (CG18) concluded its historic maiden visit to South Africa on 6 October, marking a new milestone in maritime cooperation between India and South Africa. defenceweb.co.za/sea/sea-sea/...

Indian Coast Guard ship makes historic first visit to South Africa - defenceWeb

The Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Sachet (CG18) concluded its historic maiden visit to South Africa on 6 October, marking a new milestone in maritime

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defenceWeb @defenceweb.co.za · 2d

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) held a Chief of the SANDF Medal Parade at Air Force Base Ysterplaat in Cape Town on Friday 3 October, where 144 members were honoured for 30 and 40 years of dedicated service.
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SANDF honours long-serving members at Ysterplaat parade - defenceWeb

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) held a Chief of the SANDF Medal Parade at Air Force Base Ysterplaat in Cape Town on Friday 3 October, where

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defenceWeb @defenceweb.co.za · 2d

Contraband and drug smugglers were the lead offenders in September in the ongoing border protection tasking assigned to the landward service of the SA National Defence Force (SANDF).
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SA Army soldiers confiscate millions worth of contraband and drugs in September - defenceWeb

Contraband and drug smugglers were the lead offenders in September in the ongoing border protection tasking assigned to the landward service of the SA

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defenceWeb @defenceweb.co.za · 2d

South African Army Major Tolla Pieterse, who was killed in a grenade incident in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in July 2024, has been awarded the United Nations Dag Hammarskjöld Medal. defenceweb.co.za/sa-defence/s...

Major Tolla Pieterse awarded UN medal but details of his death still elusive - defenceWeb

South African Army Major Tolla Pieterse, who was killed in a grenade incident in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in July 2024, has been awarded the

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defenceWeb @defenceweb.co.za · 2d

An Abakan Air Il-76 transport aircraft that arrived in Upington last week was carrying general non-military cargo, including civilian helicopters and aerobatic aircraft, according to South Africa’s Department of Transport.
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Blacklisted Russian Il-76 carried non-military cargo to Upington - defenceWeb

An Abakan Air Il-76 transport aircraft that arrived in Upington last week was carrying general non-military cargo, including civilian helicopters and

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defenceWeb @defenceweb.co.za · 5d

The defunding of the SANDF – what are our options? defenceweb.co.za/sa-defence/t...

The defunding of the SANDF – what are our options? - defenceWeb

In my previous article, I emphasized that viable alternative approaches can meet South Africa’s defence needs effectively, even within the constraints of

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defenceWeb @defenceweb.co.za · 5d

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has officially taken delivery of a dozen new Marshall internal security vehicles from Paramount, and will use them to enhance its public order policing (POP) capabilities.
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SAPS receive a dozen Marshall internal security vehicles to enhance riot control capability - defenceWeb

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has officially taken delivery of a dozen new Marshall internal security vehicles from Paramount, and will use them to

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defenceWeb @defenceweb.co.za · 5d

The South African Police Service (SAPS) Air Wing has expanded with another two H125 rotorcraft, which were formally handed over by Airbus on Friday 3 October. defenceweb.co.za/aerospace/ae...

Two new Airbus H125 helicopters handed over to the SAPS - defenceWeb

The South African Police Service (SAPS) Air Wing has expanded with another two H125 rotorcraft, which were formally handed over by Airbus on Friday 3 October.

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defenceWeb @defenceweb.co.za · 6d

Respected South African defence analyst Helmoed Heitman saluted the SAS Amatola, her commander and crew as well as all involved in ensuring the Valour Class frigate’s seaworthiness, on being named SA Navy (SAN) Best Sailing Ship 2024/25.
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Amatola achievement deserved, but time to tackle overall SAN fleet seaworthiness - defenceWeb

Respected South African defence analyst Helmoed Heitman saluted the SAS Amatola (F145), her commander and crew as well as all involved in ensuring the Valour

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defenceWeb @defenceweb.co.za · 6d

September has come and gone and that means I've received my invoice from the Aerospace, Maritime and Defence Industries Association of SA (AMD) for my first full year of membership. The first thing that comes to mind is: am I receiving value for money?
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AMD – value for money? - defenceWeb

September has come and gone and that means I have received my invoice from the Aerospace, Maritime and Defence Industries Association of South Africa (AMD)

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defenceWeb @defenceweb.co.za · 6d

Ongoing co-operation and engagements with the Indian Navy saw Rear Admiral Handsome Matsane, SA Navy (SAN) Flag Officer Fleet (FOF), host the flag officer who heads sea training for India’s naval service late last month.
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Indian and South African navies engage on Indian Ocean maritime security - defenceWeb

Ongoing co-operation and engagements with the Indian Navy saw Rear Admiral Handsome Matsane, SA Navy (SAN) Flag Officer Fleet (FOF), host the flag officer who

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defenceWeb @defenceweb.co.za · 6d

Peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) “is mostly still a promise” the head of the United Nations (UN) peacekeeping mission in the country told the Security Council (SC) on Tuesday 30 September.
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DR Congo peace “still a promise” - defenceWeb

Peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) “is mostly still a promise” the head of the United Nations (UN) peacekeeping mission in the country told the

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defenceWeb @defenceweb.co.za · 6d

Not two months into his newest command at the helm of the US military’s Africa Command (Africom), United States Air Force (USAF) General Dagvin Anderson notched up official visits to East and West Africa.
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New Africom boss follows East Africa call with a West Africa visit - defenceWeb

Not two months into his newest command at the helm of the US military’s Africa Command (Africom), United States Air Force (USAF) General Dagvin Anderson

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defenceWeb @defenceweb.co.za · 7d

State defence materiel agency Armscor has identified a preferred bidder for its armoured personnel carrier (APC) tender for the South African Army. www.defenceweb.co.za/land/land-la...

Preferred bidder identified for new SANDF border patrol APC - defenceWeb

State defence materiel agency Armscor has identified a preferred bidder for its armoured personnel carrier (APC) tender for the South African Army.

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defenceWeb @defenceweb.co.za · 7d

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) multinational air exercise Blue Lugwasho 2025 has come to an end, after nearly a month of activity in host nation Zambia.
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Regional cooperation shines as Ex Blue Lugwasho wraps up humanitarian airlift in Zambia - defenceWeb

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) multinational air exercise Blue Lugwasho 2025 has come to an end, after nearly a month of activity in host

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defenceWeb @defenceweb.co.za · 7d

South Africa is one of the only democracies in the world where assassination has matured into a full-fledged service industry. Contract killings are no longer rare or desperate measures reserved for political feuds or gangland wars.
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Killers on retainer: South Africa’s murder for hire economy - defenceWeb

South Africa is one of the only democracies in the world where assassination has matured into a full-fledged service industry. Contract killings are no longer

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