South African troops in the DRC lack essential resources, including adequate air support, attack helicopters and modern equipment. This limits their ability to respond quickly to threats and provide ...
Defence experts highlight the absence of Rooivalk helicopters as a critical factor in the inadequate protection of South African soldiers who are on a peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic o ...
The DA has called for the military display at Sona to be scaled down, saying it is inappropriate to showcase military strength while the SANDF mourns 14 soldiers killed in the DRC.
SANDF reacts swiftly to criticism and cancels further celebrations of Air Force Week in the wake of the deaths of 13 SA soldiers in the DRC and the ongoing military crisis there.