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Sandu still on top of Bester Building and Works Formation artisan issues
Starting 30 years ago as South Africa’s first military trade union, the SA National Defence Union (Sandu) continues to be a thorn in the side of senior SA National Defence Force (SANDF) management, ...
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Why isn’t AFRICOM in Africa? Here’s a look at the command’s history and its uncertain future
From the outset, putting a four-star military headquarters focused on Africa in the hometown of Mercedes Benz and Porsche perplexed Stuttgart residents and outsiders alike. Why isn’t AFRICOM in ...
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South Africa’s Military Embraces Russia as Secret Arms Shipment Row Continues
Gen. Oleg Salyukov, the commander of Russia’s ground forces, met the chief of South Africa’s army, Lt. Gen. Lawrence Mbatha, at Russia’s general command headquarters in Moscow, the Russian ...
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Denel must undergo an urgent overhaul – Chris Hattingh
Denel must urgently adopt a sustainable funding model that drives operational efficiency and restores stakeholder confidence. To achieve this, the Department of Defence and National Treasury must ...