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Border management has been a “misunderstood” and “strategically neglected” space in the South African landscape, according to South Africa’s Border Management Authority (BMA) Commissioner, Dr Mike Masiapato.
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BMA outlines technological revolution at Border Management Conference 2025 - DefenceWeb
Border management has been a “misunderstood” and “strategically neglected” space in the South African landscape, according to South Africa’s Border Management
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November 24, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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A scrap metal collector from Makhanda was killed in late September when unexploded ordnance detonated while he was trespassing at the 6 SA Infantry Battalion’s training area. Six civilians have been killed or injured by unexploded ordnance at the base.
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Unfenced army base outside Makhanda claims another life - DefenceWeb
A scrap metal collector from Makhanda was killed in late September when unexploded ordnance detonated while he was trespassing at the 6 SA Infantry
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November 24, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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In a seeming first for a South African security agency or organisation, the Border Management Authority (BMA) lined up officials guilty of corruption and had them relate their experiences while behind bars to colleagues.
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BMA takes novel approach to corruption - DefenceWeb
In a seeming first for a South African security agency or organisation, the Border Management Authority (BMA) lined up officials guilty of corruption and had
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November 24, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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SANDF soldiers deployed on international missions – notably to Mozambique and the DRC – feel let down by logistical failures, insufficient training, a lack of equipment, and organisational challenges. These affected their ability to perform their duties.
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Feature: SANDF soldiers feel neglected, ignored and under-resourced on deployments - DefenceWeb
South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers deployed on international missions – notably to Mozambique and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) –
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November 21, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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Last week’s remarks by SA Navy (SAN) Chief, Vice Admiral Monde Lobese, were not the first from him criticising the country’s purse holders – Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s National Treasury (NT).
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Lobese “close to insubordination” - DefenceWeb
Last week’s remarks by SA Navy (SAN) Chief, Vice Admiral Monde Lobese, were not the first from him criticising the country’s purse holders – Finance Minister
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November 21, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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Singapore’s ST Engineering recently teamed up with Armormax Defence to host a demonstration to select members of the SANDF and diplomatic corps, in which they showcased the 120 mm Ground Deployed Advanced Mortar System (GDAMS) on the TAC-6 vehicle.
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Armormax Defence and ST Engineering demo mortar-mounted TAC-6 vehicle - DefenceWeb
Singapore’s ST Engineering recently teamed up with Armormax Defence to host a demonstration to select members of the South African National Defence Force
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November 21, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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The recent decision by the DoD to threaten disciplinary action against the Chief of the South African Navy, Vice Admiral Monde Lobese, for his public “unfortunate outburst” is not just a misguided action, it is a dangerous deflection from the truth.
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Opinion: Defending the defender - Why the Navy Chief is a patriot, not a problem - DefenceWeb
The recent decision by the Department of Defence (DoD) to threaten disciplinary action against the Chief of the South African Navy, Vice Admiral Monde Lobese,
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November 21, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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South African/Zambian bilateral defence relations were given further impetus this month with the Zambia Air Force chief in SA following a courtesy visit to ZAF headquarters by the South African Department of Defence Logistics Division Chief.
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South African and Zambian air forces cement ties - DefenceWeb
South African/Zambian bilateral defence relations – already termed “strong” – were given further impetus this month with the Zambia Air Force (ZAF) chief in
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November 21, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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DefenceWeb has launched a new flagship series of country-specific military reports, beginning with a comprehensive profile of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF).
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New defence series launches with in-depth look at South Africa's military - DefenceWeb
DefenceWeb has launched a new flagship series of country-specific military reports, starting with a comprehensive profile of the South African National
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November 20, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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After an uncertain start due to inclement weather, the 2025 edition of the Elders Flight proceeded without a hitch on Tuesday, as the clouds lifted and hundreds of elderly people took to the air for the first time at Krugersdorp’s Jack Taylor Airfield. defenceweb.co.za/aerospace/ae...
From Hueys to Harvards: South Africa’s elderly experience flight for the first time at Elders Flight 2025 - DefenceWeb
After an uncertain start due to inclement weather, the 2025 edition of the Elders Flight proceeded without a hitch on Tuesday, as the clouds lifted and
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November 20, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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Exercise Vuk'uhlome 2025 ramps up defenceweb.co.za/land/land-la...
Exercise Vuk'uhlome 2025 ramps up - DefenceWeb
A brigade level exercise such as the SA Army force preparation exercise Vuk’uhlome has many hands-on elements ranging from planning and support through to
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November 20, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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The technical expertise of the SA Army Engineer Formation was again put to good use with yet another Welisizwe bridge put in place, across the Umzimvubu River in the Eastern Cape province.
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Sappers again integral to another Welisizwe bridge - DefenceWeb
The technical expertise of the SA Army Engineer Formation was again put to good use with yet another Welisizwe bridge put in place, across the Umzimvubu River
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November 20, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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Gallery: Elders Flight 18 November 2025, Krugersdorp airfield
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November 19, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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2025 will go down as a key year for Armscor outreach with this week’s announcement of a memorandum of understanding with the Republic of Korea marking another successful offshore foray for the State-owned defence and security acquisition company.
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Armscor to collaborate with Republic of Korea defence acquisition agency - DefenceWeb
2025 will go down as a key year for Armscor outreach with this week’s announcement of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Republic of Korea (RoK)
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November 19, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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With the SA Army premier exercise – Vuk’uhlome – in full swing at its Combat Training Centre (CTC), this year’s force preparation effort is a brigade level one, as opposed to previous division level iterations.
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Brigade level Exercise Vuk’uhlome nearing finish - DefenceWeb
With the SA Army premier exercise – Vuk’uhlome - in full swing at its Combat Training Centre (CTC), this year’s force preparation effort is a brigade level
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November 19, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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Bullet Proofing Technology (BPT), specialising in lightweight composite armour solutions, has launched its new Featherlight hard armour plate at the Milipol international exhibition in Paris this week.
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Bullet Proofing Technology unveils new Featherlight hard armour plate at Milipol Paris - DefenceWeb
Bullet Proofing Technology (BPT), specialising in lightweight composite armour solutions, has launched its new Featherlight hard armour plate at the Milipol
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November 19, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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Chief of the South African Navy (SAN), Vice Admiral Monde Lobese, maintains annual performance plans and Defence Reviews are “mind games” that will not be resourced as the decline of the SA National Defence Force (SANDF) continues.
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SA Navy Chief bemoans funding shortfall, is reprimanded for it - defenceWeb
Chief of the South African Navy (SAN), Vice Admiral Monde Lobese, maintains annual performance plans and Defence Reviews are “mind games” that will not be
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November 18, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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The Hawks are investigating five cases of fraud, theft, and corruption within the South African Navy (SAN) worth nearly half a billion rand.
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Hawks investigating SA Navy fraud, theft, and corruption worth half a billion rand - defenceWeb
The Hawks are investigating five cases of fraud, theft, and corruption within the South African Navy (SAN) worth nearly half a billion rand.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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The 2024/25 financial year was an active one for the Office of the Military Ombud in South Africa with 662 complaints on the books according to its “activity report” for the period under review.
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SA Military Ombud reports just on 90% complaint resolution in 2024/25 - defenceWeb
The 2024/25 financial year was an active one for the Office of the Military Ombud in South Africa with 662 complaints on the books according to its “activity
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November 18, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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South Africa and Indonesia boost defence ties in landmark state visit
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South Africa and Indonesia boost defence ties in landmark state visit - defenceWeb
On 22 October, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was hosted in a state visit by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, celebrating the 70th anniversary
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November 18, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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Two SANDF combat services along with the SA Army Foundation and the department of Defence and Military Veterans are in the sights of the Hawks with regard to what are termed “national priority offences” involving approximately R1 billion.
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Parliament hears corruption and fraud is widespread in the DoD - defenceWeb
Two SA National Defence Force (SANDF) combat services along with the SA Army Foundation and the department of Defence and Military Veterans (DMV) are in the
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November 17, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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The Grand African Nemo 2025 naval exercise — the largest annual maritime security event in West and Central Africa — is concluding across the Gulf of Guinea, having brought together 19 African coastal navies and seven international partner navies. defenceweb.co.za/sea/grand-af...
Grand African Nemo 2025 strengthens maritime security cooperation across the Gulf of Guinea - defenceWeb
The Grand African Nemo  2025 naval exercise — the largest annual maritime security event in West and Central Africa — is concluding across the Gulf of Guinea,
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November 17, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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Denel Land Systems (DLS) was a port of call last week for Defence and Military Veterans Minister Angie Motshekga, allowing her to be updated on various Denel projects, such as the long-awaited Badger infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) for the SA Army.
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Ministerial once-over for progress on Badger IFV - defenceWeb
Denel Land Systems (DLS) was a port of call last week for Defence and Military Veterans Minister Angie Motshekga, allowing her to be updated on various Denel
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November 17, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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Gallery: Wonderboom Air show 15 November 2025
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November 15, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) is increasingly being called on to carry out civil security and domestic assistance missions, but it is not a ‘silver bullet’ that can come to everyone’s rescue.
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The SANDF is not a ‘silver bullet’ that can rescue other government departments - defenceWeb
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) is increasingly being called on to carry out civil security and domestic assistance missions, but it is not a
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November 14, 2025 at 10:56 AM