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11 SANDF peacekeepers convicted of abusing boy in DRC
The men, who were convicted of common law assault by a military court, dragged the 17-year-old into their base in southern Kasai province after he was caught allegedly stealing buckets in January, the military said Monday.
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[WATCH] 200 SANDF technical members deployed in the Vaal
Minister of Defence and Military Veterans Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula visited the Vaal River System rehabilitation project which is currently underway.
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Mapisa-Nqakula: Soldiers not in Emfuleni to take over municipality
The defence minister visited the Vaal River system rehabilitation project on Friday afternoon.
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Defence Minister Mapisa-Nqakula to visit Vaal River rehabilitation project
Army engineers have been deployed to the troubled Emfuleni Local Municipality to try restore capacity for failing water treatment works as well as stem the flow of raw sewage into the Vaal River.
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SANDF to deploy engineers in Emfuleni to help fix water treatment plants
The SANDF is concluding a memorandum of understanding with the municipality before being deployed.
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SANDF chief fires warning shots over budget cuts
National army chief lieutenant general Lindile Yam sharply criticised the government for the funding shortage, saying the army was even struggling to buy uniforms.
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WC govt calls for more police in gang-stricken areas
Helen Zille says it's crucial to have more officers stationed in communities which experiences the brunt of gang violence.
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[WATCH] Life on the line: SA's military fights crime on the border
The South African military, in combination with the police, track and recover stolen vehicles on the SA/Mozambique border, often while you sleep.
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WC govt reiterates call for army deployment to curb gang violence
Democratic Alliance provincial leader Bonginkosi Madikizela briefed the media on Tuesday on the party's #LetsTalk campaign, a drive to hear grievances by Cape residents.
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SANDF: Fighting crime not in our domain
General Solly Shoke says that the primary role of the SANDF is to ensure the integrity of South Africa’s borders, adding that soldiers are not trained to police criminals.
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SANDF: Nothing irregular in attempt to ship arms to Cuba
Referring to a recent report of an averted coup, General Solly Shoke said the SANDF’s allegiance is to the Constitution and the republic.
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SANDF chief to address arms smuggling, coup reports
It was reported two weeks ago that attempts were made by the SANDF to smuggle arms and ammunition aboard a chartered SAA aircraft bound for Cuba.
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SJC: Deploying army in gang-ridden areas would be a mistake
Last week, Police Minister Bheki Cele again reiterated that the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) will not be deployed to Western Cape communities.
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Cele: SANDF won't be deployed to deal with gang violence in WC
Police Minister Bheki Cele has reiterated that there are alternative ways in which to clamp down on high crime levels.
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Motsoaledi shocked by intimidation of health workers at Mahikeng hospital
The SA National Defence Force Health Department has been roped in to secure and operate the facility.
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SANDF health officials hit the ground running in North West
It’s unclear how long the SANDF is expected to remain there but one soldier said they won’t leave until the situation is stable.
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SANDF investigating sexual misconduct claims against SA soldiers in DRC
The United Nations has confirmed five South African soldiers are facing the allegations in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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WC police detail plans for Day Zero
Western Cape police top brass gave details of their plans to guard water stocks and patrol communal collection points should the day arrive when water supplies run out.
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Ramaphosa confident SA army won’t get involved in politics
President Cyril Ramaphosa says despite the recent change in the country's leadership South Africans should remain confident in the defence force.
