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The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) comprises the armed forces of South Africa. The Chief of the SANDF is appointed by the President of South Africa from one of the armed services. …
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SANDF confirms SA will host joint naval exercise with BRICS ...
6 days ago · South Africa will host a joint naval exercise with other countries of the BRICS-Plus group next month, the SA National Defence Force (SANDF) has confirmed. It said that China would lead …
SANDF: A force stretched to its limits | Good Governance Africa
Mar 24, 2025 · The SANDF has participated in multiple missions that place considerable strain on its resources. Its current regional peacekeeping missions include operations in the Democratic Republic …
SANDF intercepts over 1 000 undocumented foreign nationals at ...
Dec 30, 2025 · The South African National Defence Force, SANDF, has intercepted more than a thousand undocumented foreign nationals trying to illegally cross the Groblersbridge border line into …
Search intensifies for missing SANDF member as drones join ...
Dec 28, 2025 · Drones have been deployed as part of the search for a missing South African National Defence Force member, as a multi-agency search operation continues along the Komati River in …
Budget Constraints Limit SANDF’s Operational Capacity
Jul 15, 2025 · During the council meeting, Motshekga acknowledged that the SANDF is “not at the optimum level that we need to be,” but said the force is still operational and responsive. “We really …