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Parliament committee demands urgent action to save South African military
Parliament’s defence committee warns that the South African National Defence Force is failing and cannot protect the country without immediate intervention.
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Operation Prosper Karabo nets nine arrests in Athlone
A joint law enforcement operation in Athlone’s Die Vlei ended with nine arrests, weapon seizures and drug confiscations during Operation Prosper Karabo.
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India-Brazil-South Africa multinational maritime exercise launches
Naval Base Simon’s Town hosts Exercise IBSAMAR from 8 to 20 October 2026, featuring advanced sea maneuvers and gunnery drills by three global navies
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R2.4bn spent on military charter flights as air force fleet remains grounded
DA accuses Defence Minister Angie Motshekga of hiding behind bureaucratic excuses over R2.4 billion spent on military charter flights.
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WATCH | SANDF member faces court over alleged sexual assault of a woman
Angry Willows community metes out street justice after alleged sexual assault of a woman by an SANDF member in Bloemfontein.
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R105 million illicit goods seized during Limpopo crackdown
A joint Limpopo crackdown has seen more than R105 million worth of goods confiscated, as security and revenue agencies target counterfeit and contraband trading in Musina.
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She slapped first, sources say of viral soldier video
A viral video of a SANDF soldier slapping a woman in Tafelsig has prompted the Western Cape MEC to call for his removal from Operation Prosper.
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General Botha Regiment seizes 101 kg of suspected marijuana in Free State
Members of the General Botha Regiment seized over 100 kg of marijuana and recovered a stolen vehicle, enhancing border security efforts.
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44 kg of suspected gold-bearing material seized in Welkom illegal mining operation
A joint operation in Welkom led to arrests and the seizure of gold-containing materials as authorities combat illegal mining activities.
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Ramaphosa’s Iran naval exercise investigation missing in action six months later
President Ramaphosa’s promised investigation into alleged military defiance over Iran’s naval exercise participation remains incomplete six months later.
