The South African National Defence Force is deploying over 2,000 troops in collaboration with the SAPS to tackle illegal mining and gang-related violence across five provinces.

However, questions remain about civilian rights, deployment visibility, and whether the operation goes far enough. More than ...

Following the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to several crime-affected communities, a joint ...

SANDF will undergo joint training with Saps to better prepare for dealing with civilians in high-pressure situations.

With the SANDF expected to be deployed in Cape Town soon, authorities believe the element of surprise is crucial in quelling the gang violence ...

Sangweni briefed the Joint Standing Committee on Defence on Friday regarding the army's preparedness for the operation, which ...

The soldiers were first deployed to Randfontein on the western side of the city before moving to Benoni on the East Rand on Thursday to target illegal mining activities.

South Africa’s defence force — once regarded as a professional, capable partner in continental peacekeeping and national ...

The deployment of the SANDF to fight crime is a recipe for disaster and is likely to — in a very public manner — undermine the state’s legitimate right to use violence.

President and Commander-in-Chief Cyril Ramaphosa has acknowledged the underfunding of the South African National Defence ...

A Brigadier General from the SANDF has been implicated in a corruption scandal involving R1.5 million, appearing in court alongside his secretary and lawyer.

The SANDF will be weakened following the reveal of its budget for the 2026, 2027 period, including its border management and ...