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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. They are in turn accountable to the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans of the Defence Department.

Feb 12, 2024 · The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has opened its Military Skills Development System (MSDS) applications for 2025, allowing young and deserving South Africans the chance to join the military.

2 days ago · EFF slams SANDF. In a statement on Thursday, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) said it is grateful the soldiers’ remains have been repatriated after many delays, but criticised the “entirely unrealistic promises” by the Chief of the SANDF, General Rudzani Maphwanya, that the bodies would be returned on 5 February.

Jan 19, 2025 · The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has opened its Military Skills Development System (MSDS) applications for 2025, allowing young and deserving South Africans the chance to join the military.

1 day ago · South African troops in the DRC, SANDF. Facebook/SA National Defence Force JOHANNESBURG - President Cyril Ramaphosa has dismissed calls to withdraw the South African troops deployed in the ongoing ...

1 day ago · THE SA National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers deployed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) will not be recalled despite growing calls for the peacekeeping mission to be abandoned. The ...

1 day ago · The Commander-in-Chief of the SANDF, President Cyril Ramaphosa, Defence Minister Angie Motshekga and Chief of the SANDF General Rudzani Maphwanya oversaw the handingover ceremony.

1 day ago · “The SANDF is a defence force capable of defending the people of South Africa but also capable of intervening in the interest of peace and security for those who need it in our region.”

3 days ago · The 14 South African National Defence Force (SANDF) members who were killed in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will be repatriated on Thursday 13 February. This comes after delays in the ...