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Department of Defence, Republic of South Africa
Source: Department of Defence, Republic of South Africa |

South Africa: Military Veterans commence payment pension benefit to eligible military veterans

Military Veterans are urged to apply for this pension benefit and submit their applications to the Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA)

The Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Ms Thandi Modise promulgated the Military Veterans Regulations on the 06th of October 2023 through the Government Gazette. Following the publication of the Regulations, the Government Pension Administration Agency (GPAA) started the admission and processing of prospective pension beneficiaries. The first batch of approved applicants received…

Department of Defence, Republic of South Africa
Source: Department of Defence, Republic of South Africa |

Defence announces loss of three South African (SA) Navy submariners off Kommetjie

The Minister of Defence and Military Veterans have extended their deepest condolences to the bereaved families, friends, and colleagues of the submariners who tragically lost their lives

It is with deep sadness that the SANDF announces the tragic loss of three SA Navy submariners off Kommetjie on 20 September on board the SAS MANTHATISI. The families of the diseased members have been notified and military Chaplains and Social Workers are offering support to the family. The names of the submariners…

Department of Defence, Republic of South Africa
Source: Department of Defence, Republic of South Africa |

South Africa: Defence Deploys Military Healthcare Practitioners during Public Service Association Strike

The South African National Defence Force deploys military healthcare practitioners to assist the Department of Health during the Public Service Association strike

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has deployed military healthcare practitioners from the South African Military Health Services (SAMHS) following a request for assistance by the Department of Health (DOH) due to the strike action by workers affiliated to the National Education Health and Allied Workers Union (NEHAWU) across…

Department of Defence, Republic of South Africa
Source: Department of Defence, Republic of South Africa |

Defence completes preliminary investigation into fire incident at Waterkloof Air Force Base

The report will be compiled and given to the Chief of the SANDF to apply his mind on it

The South African National Defence Force completes preliminary investigation into the fire incident that broke out at Air Force Base Waterkloof on Sunday, 23 January 2022 The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) can confirm that the preliminary investigation into the fire that broke out at Air Force Base Waterkloof…

Department of Defence, Republic of South Africa
Source: Department of Defence, Republic of South Africa |

Urgent Media Briefing by Chief of the South African National Defence Force on Tuesday 31 July 2018, 10:00 at Log Support Formation, Lyttelton, Pretoria

he media briefing will also afford journalists from outside Gauteng an opportunity to be part of the deliberations through a co-ordinated live stream

The Chief of the South African National Defence Force (C SANDF), General Solly Shoke, will convene an urgent media briefing on Tuesday, 31 July 2018, at DOD Log Support Formation, corner of Snake Valley Rd (M24) and College Ave, Lyttelton (Tek Base) in Pretoria at 10:00. General Shoke will make…