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South Africa: Cosatu Is Deeply Alarmed By Reports of SANDF Personnel Not Receiving Their Full Allowances Due

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Press Release - The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is deeply alarmed by reports of South African National Defence Force (SANDF) personnel not receiving their full allowances due to them for their international peacekeeping deployments to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This is simply intolerable and must be addressed.See the Story

Africa: Angola's Wave of Protests Reflects Historic Lows in MPLA Support

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Analysis - The current cost-of-living demonstrations indicate widespread dissatisfaction that could continue into the 2027 electoral year.Africa · Angola See the Story

Burkina Faso Deepens Military Ties with China in Major Defense Upgrade – The North Africa Post

Burkina Faso has received a significant shipment of Chinese-manufactured military equipment, marking a notable step in its armed forces’ modernization and further consolidating Beijing’s growing defense footprint across Africa. The delivery, unveiled via social media and confirmed by defense analysts, includes VN22B wheeled fire support vehicles, PLL-05 120mm self-propelled gun-mortars, and SR5 multiple rocket launch […]Military Operations · Burkina Faso See the Story

Benin parades new armoured vehicles

The Beninese Armed Forces has introduced new equipment into its inventory, including Cayman and MCAV-20 armoured personnel carriers from Belarus and the United Arab Emirates. The new acquisitions were seen publicly for the first time during Benin’s independence day parade on 1 August. Nine Caymans and four Calidus MCAV-20s were seen during the parade, with the Caimans equipped with 12.7 mm Russian machineguns. It is believed the Caymans were del…Benin · Benin Read Article

SASSA deductions from veterans’ pensions of urgent concern – AVSA

Military veterans advocacy group Amalgamated Veterans of South Africa (AVSA) has raised its concerns over the lack of clarity with regard to South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) deductions from military veterans’ pensions, which is causing confusion for former soldiers. Veterans over the age of 60 qualify for both the veteran’s pension (R5 775 per month) and their SASSA old age grant (R2 310 per month). However, eligible recipients are n…South Africa · South Africa Read Article

Remnants of one of only two Velskoen armoured vehicles built up for sale

Armscor’s Defence Disposal Services (DDS) is looking to rid the SA National Defence Force (SANDF) of old, unused and written off equipment. One of the tenders currently awaiting bids is EDDS/2025/40 for the sale and destruction of Agusta A109 LUH (tail number 4013) which has been standing at Air Force Base (AFB) Bloemspruit since recovery after crashing at Clocolan in November 2016. This is DDS’ second public attempt to have the helicopter remai…Eastern Cape · Eastern Cape Read Article

Paris Air Show insights to improve AAD 2026

As part of planning for next year’s Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) exhibition, a senior representative of the lead partner was at this year’s Paris Air Show on a fact-finding mission. Commercial Aviation Association of Southern Africa (CAASA) Chief Executive Kevin Storie has it the French event, held between 16 and 22 June, “offered valuable insights” as well as opportunities to engage with global exhibitors and stakeholders. Of the South Af…Centurion · Centurion Read Article

1 Air Servicing Unit to undertake historic SAAF helicopter restoration

Air Force Base (AFB) Waterkloof in Centurion with 1 Air Servicing Unit (ASU) in the vanguard has been entrusted with a heritage project to restore the first helicopter ever in SA Air Force (SAAF) service to display standard. The aircraft – a Sikorsky S-51 with tail number A1 – until last week languished in a hangar used by the SAAF Museum at Air Force Mobile Deployment Wing (AF MDW), previously known as Air Force Base Swartkop. It was towed the …Centurion · Centurion Read Article

SA Navy, NSRI and others work together during Ex Red Lion 2025

The South African Navy (SAN) teamed up with the South African Police Service (SAPS), Customs Marine Unit, SA Air Force, and National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) to practice sea rescue operations during Exercise Red Lion 2025. Red Lion is the Navy’s annual force preparation exercise. This year’s edition is taking place from 4 to 22 August at various naval units in Simon’s Town, Westlake (Silvermine), Goodwood, Gordon’s Bay, Saldanha, Durban, Gqeb…Cape Town · Cape Town Read Article

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