President announces his choice of Chief of the SANDF and the Military Command Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the appointment of the Chief of the South African National Defence Force and ...

It has been over a month since the most recent deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) into the gang-ridden Cape Flats of Cape Town. On the one hand, the City is one of Africa’s ...

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) plays a critical role in maintaining domestic and regional security. Despite its strategic importance, it faces serious problems that threaten its ...

From raising pigs to running a gym and competing in Hyrox, Thea Botha’s journey is all about pushing limits and embracing ...

A woman was shot in her right hand during an attack at her home in Mjejane. She was hospitalised and is recovering.

Against the backdrop of war in Ukraine, conflict in the Middle East and growing tensions between China and the West, global military spending has hit unprecedented levels. NATO members are at the ...

MTN South Africa has ended its eight-year sponsorship of national rugby team Springboks, bringing to a close a successful partnership that included two Rugby World Cup wins. The sponsorship started in ...

Independent Online, popularly known as IOL, is one of South Africa’s leading news and information websites bringing millions of readers breaking news and updates on Politics, Current Affairs ...

30 March: I have tried to reach you since I tested positive... 28 March: Cosmic rays pass close to earth - turn off phones, etc. 27 March: Loss of soldiers 26 March: Letter for closure of all learning ...

The South African Air Force (SAAF) is facing a severe operational crisis, with aircraft availability at critically low levels across all divisions. A recent ...