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Soldiers Won’t Stem Gang Violence Because South Africa’s Army Is In A Sorry State

The initial response to the recent deployment of the South African army to areas of Cape Town hit hard by gang violence evoked relief that peace and stability would be restored to the area. But this has been replaced with a much more nua...

Lindy Heinecken·over 4 years ago

South Africa mulls future of its military to make it fit-for-purpose

South Africa’s parliament has opened discussions about how to redesign the country’s lumbering military to make it fit-for-purpose for the 21st Century. To kick-start the process, a parliamentary committee charged with oversight over the...

Lindy Heinecken·over 3 years ago

The Army is Being Used to Fight Cape Town’s Gangs. Why It’s a Bad Idea

Following the latest spate of murders on the notorious Cape Flats in the Cape Town, the South African government has decided to send in the army. The move has been welcomed by many who want to see an end to the rampant violence, crime an...

Lindy Heinecken·over 4 years ago

South Africa’s Soldiers Won’t End Gang Violence. A Co-Ordinated Plan Might

The South African government has taken a decision to deploy members of the South African National Defence Force to areas that have been ravaged by gang violence. At least the deployment of the army shows some commitment by government to ...

Joburg Post·over 4 years ago

Military not a magic bullet: South Africa needs to do more for long term peace

In a show of force unprecedented since South Africa became a democracy in 1994, the South African National Defence Force has commissioned 25,000 soldiers for deployment across KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng, the two provinces most affected by...

Lindy Heinecken ·over 2 years ago

What's On Everyone's Lips: For The First Time In History, The SANDF Will Be Commanded By A Woman.

On Wednesday President Cyril Ramamphosa announced the appointment of Major-General Thalita Mxakato as the new Military Command of the SANDF , she is the first woman to ever occupy this position. Ramaphosa also announced that Lieutenant...

Phumzile Mavimbela·about 3 years ago

EFF Wants An Explanation On The Deployment Of The SANDF

On Monday, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that he had authorised the deployment of 2,500 defence force personnel in support of the police service. following his address, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has sent a letter to the P...

Phumzile Mavimbela·almost 3 years ago

President Cyril Ramaphosa's response to Questions for Oral Reply in the National Assembly - Thursday, 02 November 2023

The Census 2022 data will be used in the work being coordinated by the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation on the 30-year review of progress since the advent of democracy and for the development of the medium-term national ...

The Presidency: Republic of South Africa·6 months ago

Together, we will win the battle against illegal mining

I recently authorised the deployment of 3,300 South African National Defence Force (SANDF) personnel to support the SAPS in its ongoing operations against illegal mining for a six-month period. This deployment will provide valuable suppo...

The Presidency·5 months ago

South Africa contributes troops to SADC mission to the DRC

In fulfilling South Africa’s international obligation towards the Southern African Development Community (SADC) mission to support the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), President Cyril Ramaphosa ordered the employment of 2900 members o...

The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa·2 months ago

South Africa's troops in DRC and Mozambique at risk without crucial helicopter service deal

South Africa has deployed its troops into two wars without renewing a maintenance contract needed to keep its essential attack and transport helicopters flying.

Neo Poho·about 2 months ago

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