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07/03/2025

During his keynote address at today’s Public Private Partnerships for Defence and Security conference, Deputy Minister of Defence and Military Veterans Bantu Holomisa described the event as a ‘critical gathering’ for the implementation of the 2015 Defence Review and for South Africa’s national security.

During his keynote address at today’s Public Private Partnerships for Defence and Security conference, Deputy Minister of Defence and Military Veterans Bantu Holomisa described the event as a ‘critical gathering’ for the implementation of the 2015 Defence Review and for South Africa’s nation...

07/03/2025

Aerospace and defence company Milkor is calling for this week’s conference on public-private partnerships (PPPs) for defence and security to produce active proposals and collaborative efforts to build a strong defence industry in South Africa.

Aerospace and defence company Milkor is calling for this week’s conference on public-private partnerships (PPPs) for defence and security to produce active proposals and collaborative efforts to build a strong defence industry in South Africa. Milkor’s Marketing and Communications Director, Dani...

06/03/2025

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06/03/2025

The conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has entered a new and more destabilizing stage. A call for a pause in the fighting by leaders from the 8 member states of the East African Community (EAC) and 16 member states of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) was dismissed by Rwandan-backed M23 rebel forces, who have continued their offensive to seize more territory in the eastern DRC.

The conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has entered a new and more destabilizing stage. A call for a pause in the fighting by leaders from the 8 member states of the East African Community (EAC) and 16 member states of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) was dismisse...

06/03/2025

The Department of Military Veterans (DMV), currently under the leadership of yet another acting Director-General, did not come out unscathed after the Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans (PCDMV) received its third quarter expenditure report for last year.

The Department of Military Veterans (DMV), currently under the leadership of yet another acting Director-General, did not come out unscathed after the Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans (PCDMV) received its third quarter expenditure report for last year. In addition to having to in...

05/03/2025

“al-Shabaab and other actors intent on undermining peace and security in Somalia” have had sanctions against them extended as one of nine United States (US) military commands continues air strikes for the Somali government.

“al-Shabaab and other actors intent on undermining peace and security in Somalia” have had sanctions against them extended as one of nine United States (US) military commands continues air strikes for the Somali government. The sanction extension decision was authorised by the United Nations Sec...

05/03/2025

More than 13 years in the making and the SA Army still doesn’t have a replacement for its Ratel infantry combat vehicles (ICVs) in service, a Parliamentary questioner was told by Defence and Military Veterans Minister Angie Motshekga.

More than 13 years in the making and the SA Army still doesn’t have a replacement for its Ratel infantry combat vehicles (ICVs) in service, a Parliamentary questioner was told by Defence and Military Veterans Minister Angie Motshekga. In Parliamentary terms that’s four ministers ago with then in...

05/03/2025

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05/03/2025

In recognition of its efforts to build bridges for primarily rural communities, the South African Army School of Engineers on Friday hosted an appreciation dinner for those involved in the Welisizwe bridge project.

In recognition of its efforts to build bridges for primarily rural communities, the South African Army School of Engineers on Friday hosted an appreciation dinner for those involved in the Welisizwe bridge project. Chief of the SA Army, Lieutenant General Lawrence Khulekani Mbatha, was the key funct...

04/03/2025

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04/03/2025

As Africa’s maritime security landscape grows increasingly complex, governments, academics, and private sector stakeholders must join forces to develop innovative solutions to deal with these profound challenges, particularly the non-traditional maritime security threats facing Africa.

As Africa’s maritime security landscape grows increasingly complex, governments, academics, and private sector stakeholders must join forces to develop innovative solutions to deal with these profound challenges, particularly the non-traditional maritime security threats facing Africa. In an exclu...

04/03/2025

The aftermath of what is colloquially now termed “the Battle of Goma” continues to reverberate in South Africa with Defence and Military Veterans Minister Angie Motshekga being asked whether SA National Defence Force (SANDF) troops were properly equipped after 14 were killed in fighting M23 rebels in late January.

The aftermath of what is colloquially now termed “the Battle of Goma” continues to reverberate in South Africa with Defence and Military Veterans Minister Angie Motshekga being asked whether SA National Defence Force (SANDF) troops were properly equipped after 14 were killed in fighting M23 rebe...

03/03/2025

A new African Union (AU) peace support mission in Somalia started work on 1 January. This is the third consecutive mission in the country, and like its predecessors, funding for its operations remains uncertain.

A new African Union (AU) peace support mission in Somalia started work on 1 January. This is the third consecutive mission in the country, and like its predecessors, funding for its operations remains uncertain. The new AU Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) replaced the AU Transit...

03/03/2025

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03/03/2025

Public-private partnerships (PPPs) are a vital mechanism for bridging the gap between government’s financial constraints and the need for sustained defence capabilities. Dr Mthobisi Clyde Zondi, CEO of SanDock Austral Defence, will provide practical suggestions and solutions for the implementation of PPP frameworks in the defence arena in light of amended Treasury Regulations at the upcoming PPPs for Defence and Security conference.

Public-private partnerships (PPPs) are a vital mechanism for bridging the gap between government’s financial constraints and the need for sustained defence capabilities. Dr Mthobisi Clyde Zondi, CEO of SanDock Austral Defence, will provide practical suggestions and solutions for the implementation...

03/03/2025

Deputy Defence Minister Bantu Holomisa has called for a thorough investigation into the ‘incident’ in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that led to the deaths of 14 South African soldiers in late January during fighting with M23 rebels around Sake and Goma.

Deputy Defence Minister Bantu Holomisa has called for a thorough investigation into the ‘incident’ in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that led to the deaths of 14 South African soldiers in late January during fighting with M23 rebels around Sake and Goma. Speaking in the Eastern Cape on S...

03/03/2025

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28/02/2025

The selling off of stakes in non-core assets is a key part of Denel’s turnaround strategy, but the divestment of Hensoldt and Rheinmetall Denel Munition (RDM) is no longer taking place.

The selling off of stakes in non-core assets is a key part of Denel’s turnaround strategy, but the divestment of Hensoldt and Rheinmetall Denel Munition (RDM) is no longer taking place. This emerged during a Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) meeting on 25 February in which Denel board ...