The South African on MSN2d
EFF welcomes withdrawal of ‘ill-equipped’ SANDF from DRC
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has welcomed the withdrawal of South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers who ...
The Citizen2d
SADC ends DRC peace mission amid rising uncertainty
The SADC has officially terminated its DRC mission, but the timeline for SANDF troops’ return remains unclear.
The South African on MSN3d
Budget Speech 2025: SANDF receives R5 billion
Godongwana announces R5 billion for SANDF’s DRC deployment, part of a broader R9.4 billion budget for defence and ...
Finance minister allocates R5 billion for SANDF troops in the DRC
The move comes amid the continued spotlight on the deployment of SANDF troops in the region after 14 soldiers were killed in ...
Ending the SADC mission in DRC: Committee calls for renewed diplomatic focus
Joint Standing Committee on Defence backs SADC's decision to end its mission in DRC, emphasising the need for diplomatic efforts to ensure peace and stability in the region.
EWN4d
Budget includes additional spending on SANDF to continue DRC deployment, G20 Summit security
The National Treasury included the items in its latest budget review released on Wednesday, along with the 2025 budget.
iAfrica4d
Ramaphosa: SANDF Troops to Remain in DRC Until Peace is Secured
President Cyril Ramaphosa has described the security situation facing South African soldiers stationed in the Democratic ...
News243d
UPDATE | SADC agrees to phased withdrawal of its troops in eastern DRC
Southern African Development Community (SADC) leaders have agreed on a phased withdrawal of troops attached to the SADC ...
EWN3d
SA troops deployed in DRC to be withdrawn
An extraordinary summit of Southern African Development Community (SADC) heads of state on Thursday terminated the mandate of ...
AllAfrica on MSN2d
Southern Africa: Committee Welcomes Decision to Terminate SADC Mission in DRC, Calls for Continued Diplomatic Interventions
Press Release - The co-chairpersons of the Joint Standing Committee on Defence, Mr Malusi Gigaba and Mr Phiroane Phala, have welcomed the decision by the Extraordinary Summit of the Heads of State and ...
Briefly on MSN3d
SADC Orders Withdrawal of Troops From Eastern DRC, South Africans Think It’s Long Overdue
Southern African Development Community (SADC) leaders announced that it was ordering the phased withdrawal of troops ...
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Defence budget remains stagnant despite R5 billion allocation for DRC deployment
South Africa’s defence budget has increased by just R400 million from 2024/25 to R55.94 billion for the 2025/26 financial ...