21+ hour, 47+ min ago  (496+ words) South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers on border protection duty last month recorded some notable successes, including seizing R51 million worth of contraband goods, recovering nearly R7 million worth of stolen vehicles, and apprehending hundreds of illegal immigrants. March's single biggest…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago  (366+ words) The nature of modern warfare is evolving at an unprecedented pace. From the widespread use of low-cost drones and the resurgence of electronic warfare to the growing influence of artificial intelligence and cyber operations, recent conflicts are reshaping how militaries…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago  (976+ words) Masemola faces charges related to the awarding of a R228 million contract to Medicare 24 " a business linked to alleged criminal mastermind Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala. "In consideration of the seriousness of these charges and the critical role of the National Commissioner in…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (397+ words) Starting Friday, 17 March, the SA Navy (SAN) opens its doors for the 2026 edition of the popular Navy Festival in Simon's Town. Billed as "a premier maritime event on the national calendar" the festival, which runs through to Sunday, 19 April, gives…...

6+ day, 19+ hour ago  (801+ words) The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) stands at a defining inflection point. As the last members of the non-statutory forces, veterans of South Africa's liberation struggle, retire from active service, a new, post-1994 generation is assuming leadership across the…...

6+ day, 19+ hour ago  (751+ words) Basotho who have been barred from South Africa for overstaying will be granted amnesty. This announcement is part of a move towards allowing citizens from both countries to cross the border using their identity cards. The announcement was by Lesotho's…...

1+ week, 18+ hour ago  (899+ words) The Alliance of Sahel States" new 6 000-strong Unified Force (AES Unified Force) seeks to consolidate Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger"s military capabilities in response to jihadist violence and enhance cross-border operational coordination. Launched in December 2025, the force is headquartered…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (991+ words) Rwanda has threatened to withdraw its troops from Mozambique's Cabo Delgado province, signalling a potentially decisive shift in the southern African country's security architecture. The threat of withdrawal is driven by a European Union (EU) warning that it may stop…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (931+ words) China recently pledged to expand military support to Somalia in its fight against al-Shabaab militants. Beijing has promised equipment, training and closer security cooperation with Mogadishu. This marks a shift from China's traditionally cautious and small presence in the country....

2+ week, 19+ hour ago  (197+ words) defence Web Get the latest in defense news African Military Profile: Lesotho Surrounded entirely by South Africa, the Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) has been shaped less by external threats than by domestic political dynamics. Small and lightly equipped, the LDF's…...