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South Africa’s missed bonus of ships diverted from the Red Sea
The country has no cohesive strategy for its coastline, and is unable to benefit from the huge increase in the number of vessels that now pass through its waters
Two SANDF captains killed in DRC operation
The tactical intelligence captains from the SANDF were killed in a mortar attack on their logistics base at Sake
SA forces outgunned in the DRC
M23 rebels in eastern DRC exact a heavy toll on South African forces, thanks in large part to the SANDF’s inadequate, outdated equipment and inexperienced soldiers
Neighbouring countries under threat as war in Mozambique drags on
Insurgents move into areas they lost as regional body declares success and leaves
Extension of SA troops in DRC and Mozambique leaves experts baffled
Government keeps throwing money at operations without proper planning, says military officer
Militants resurgent in Cabo Delgado
As the deadline for the withdrawal of Sadc forces looms, Mozambique’s army flounders
Budget sidestepped costly Congo military expedition
Despite promises, no additional funds were allocated to Operation Thiba in the DRC
SAAF has few aircraft and is running short of crew
SAAF: the reality on the ground and in the air is far different from the numbers presented in parliament
Defence force joins the fight against illegal miners
An expert says the plan announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa last week is flawed and mere grandstanding
Mayday for SA’s air force
Unserviceable aircraft, along with a lack of training, money and crew have placed the world’s second-oldest air force in a deep stall and it may be too late to avoid a disaster
