JOHANNESBURG - The 14 SANDF members who died in Goma, Eastern DRC, will be laid to rest with full military honours. The ceremony -- steeped in tradition — adheres to strict military protocol and ...

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) Chief General Rudzani Maphwanya ... citing concerns over the military’s preparedness to confront the M23 rebels. Some politicians even suggested ...

Picture: Eyewitness News JOHANNESBURG - The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) said that the families of the 14 South African peacekeepers who died in the eastern Democratic Republic of ...

South African troops in the DRC, SANDF. Facebook/SA National Defence Force ... that the multinational mission was part of a bigger plan for peace and stability in Africa. "This is a noble mission ...

Following Mbatha’s address, the president, Defence and Military Veterans Angie Motshekga and senior SANDF officials lit candles in remembrance of the soldiers. The Chief of the SANDF ...

Slain SANDF soldiers killed in the DRC will be buried with full military honours for their dedication and commitment to the force. Loss of soldiers is a great tragedy Speaking about his meeting ...

They stress the urgent need to improve the safety and effectiveness of South Africa’s military personnel deployed abroad. According to the SANDF, by Friday nine soldiers had died over two days ...

While details surrounding their deaths have not been revealed, SANDF Rear Admiral Prince Tshabalala said the soldiers still in the DRC are safe and are well armed. "The soldiers can defend ...

Two SA National Defence Force (SANDF) members were killed and seventeen others injured when their military truck overturned on the R31 road in the Northern Cape. Police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel ...

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has confirmed the deaths of ... with 17 reported dead during clashes between the Congolese military and M23 fighters. The intensified fighting ...