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• SANDF Commences Year-Long Crime-Fighting Deployment in Cape Town Gang Hotspots

  Published: Apr 1, 2026

  Section: Africa

  A joint force of 2,200 SANDF soldiers, SAPS, and Metro Police conducted a parade in Belhar on March 31, signaling the start of a year-long deployment to combat violent crime. The o...

• Major General TT Xundu And Robert Skosana Appointed To Top South African National Defence Force Leadership Roles

  Published: Mar 30, 2026

  Section: Africa

  The South African Department of Defence has announced a sweeping series of senior leadership changes within the SANDF, including the appointment of a new Chief of Staff and Surgeon...

• Crisis of Command: Why South Africa’s Defense Force Requires an Immediate Leadership Reset to Halt Systemic Decline

  Published: Mar 12, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Cyril Mabena argues that the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) is suffering from a leadership crisis characterized by political loyalty over performance. The retention o...

• Motshekga Appoints New Denel Board to Avert Insolvency and Resolve Salary Crisis

  Published: Feb 16, 2026

  Section: Business & Economy

  The South African government has overhauled the leadership of state-owned arms manufacturer Denel, appointing a new board of directors tasked with stabilizing a company currently f...