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FILE: Waterkloof Air Force Base in Pretoria. Picture: Christa Van der Walt/Eyewitness News

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'You get a Gupta-esque feeling,' - Sandu's Pikkie Greeff on SANDF flight to Zim

By Mia Lindeque

The ANC said the situation in Zimbabwe is a crisis that requires national attention, which warranted party members to travel to a meeting with the governing...

  • Alexandra resident Collins Khosa died after he was involved in a scuffle with members of the army and JMPD when they accused him of violating COVID-19 lockdown regulations in April 2020. Picture: Supplied

    'Who gave the orders?': Sandu wants justice after Collins Khosa’s death

    The military ombudsman has recommended that soldiers implicated in Collins Khosa’s killing face disciplinary action.

    724 days ago
  • Brian Molefe. Picture: Supplied.

    [ALERT] Sandu opens criminal case over Molefe’s SANDF appointment

    According to the reports, Brian Molefe has been called up to serve in the army and is earning R57,000 a month.

    1729 days ago
  • FILE: Former Eskom CEO Brian Molefe. Picture: EWN

    Sandu threatens criminal charges over Brian Molefe’s SANDF job

    According to 'The City Press' newspaper, Molefe has been called up to serve in the army and is earning R57,000 a month.

    1730 days ago
  • FILE: Sandu says they’re watching developments closely because they don’t trust defence management. Picture: EWN.

    Sandu remains suspicious of Sandf management after recalling 500 soldiers

    The soldiers were involved in the violent demonstration at the Union Building in 2009.

    2273 days ago
  • Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    SANDF chief wants clarity on civilian courts intervention

    Solly Shoke was speaking at briefing, where he announced the recall to duty of 500 soldiers.

    2274 days ago
  • FILE: The soldiers were suspended after a protest at the Union Buildings which led to clashes with the police. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    Recalled soldiers may face disciplinary action

    Sandu says the soldiers have been on special leave since 2009, at a salary bill of about R7m a month.

    2274 days ago
  • President Jacob Zuma. Picture: GCIS.

    SANDF won't get involved in 'petty party politics'

    The defence force has slammed the SA National Defence Union, after it called for the president’s removal.

    2324 days ago
  • The South African flag flies near Qunu. Picture: AFP.

    Sandu: Zuma, Parliament have 'constitutional dirt on hands'

    The SA National Defence Union has lashed out at the president following the ConCourt ruling last week.

    2325 days ago
  • A plane crashed near Langebaan in the West Coast on 3 March 2016.  Picture: Supplied.

    Sandu: SA Air Force pilots can claim damages after plane crash

    Sandu says damages can be claimed should the cause of the crash be due to maintenance negligence.

    2356 days ago
  • SANDF Chief Lieutenant General Solly Shoke. Picture: Supplied

    SANDF's 'exorbitant spending' slammed

    Sandu has condemned the SANDF’s spending of over R218k for a trip to a conference in Malaysia.

    2912 days ago
  • FILE: Sandu says the defence force continues to exclude and discriminate against HIV-positive recruits. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    'HIV-positive soldiers face discrimination'

    Sandu says the defence force continues to discriminate against HIV-positive recruits.

    2939 days ago
  • FILE: The SANDF has called on SANDU to come clean about its intentions. Picture: EWN.

    SANDF wants SANDU to come clean

    SANDU secured a court order for the arrest warrants of the military's top brass.

    2967 days ago
  • FILE: The chiefs of the SANDF and air force and the secretary of defence were issued arrest warrants yesterday for being in contempt of court. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    SANDU under fire over arrest warrants

    The union's decision to secure arrest warrants for the military's top brass has been questioned.

    2967 days ago
  • FILE: In 2009 655 soldiers marched on the Union Buildings demanding a wage hike. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    Soldiers to appear before military court

    In 2009 655 soldiers marched on the Union Buildings demanding a wage hike.

    3072 days ago
  • The Gupta jet parked at the Waterkloof Air Force Base. Picture: Beeld.com

    Gupta saga: Sandu unfazed by latest development

    Sandu says the decision by a third accused to turn state witness will not affect their case.

    3125 days ago
  • A South African soldier bearing the nation's flag on his uniform. Picture: Werner Beukes/Sapa

    SA soldiers wounded in rocket attacks

    The SANDF has confirmed that three of its soldiers were wounded in rocket attacks in the DRC.

    3272 days ago
  • SANDF soldiers. Picture: EWN.

    SA soldiers in stable condition

    SA soldiers injured during combat in the DRC are in stable condition receving treatment.

    3274 days ago
  • FILE: DRC M23 rebel soldiers keep guard during the inauguration of newly elected M23 political wing President, Bertrand Bisimwa in Bunagana. 7 March 2013. Picture: Isaac Kasamani/AFP

    Second SA soldier injured in DRC

    Fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo has left two SANDF soldiers injured.

    3274 days ago
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