South Africa’s first Military Ombudsman sworn-in
16 May 2012

On 14 May 2012, Lt Gen Temba Matanzima was sworn in as South Africa’s first military ombudsman at the Thaba Tshwane Sports Hall in Pretoria. The purpose of the military ombudsman is to safeguard the rights of all members of the SANDF and military veterans

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MILITARY VETERANS TO RECEIVE FREE EDUCATION - MINISTER SISULU
02 May 2012

The Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Ms Lindiwe Sisulu, declared that all Military Veterans would receive free tertiary education to empower themselves to actively participate in the country’s economy.

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SANDF PARTICIPATION AT THE 2012 FREEDOM DAY CELEBRATION
30 April 2012

Millions of South Africans received an entertainment of the highest order when the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) took the stage during the National Freedom Day celebrations parade on 27 April 2012 at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.

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The South African delegation who accompanied the coffin of the deceased President of the Republic of Malawi Dr Bingu wa Mutharika, received a huge reception shortly after their arrival at the Kamuzu International Airport, Malawi on 14 April 2012. This follows the short ceremony held by the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) who bade farewell and to transported the remains of the deceased leader...

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15 May 2012

The office of the South African Military Ombudsman was launched yesterday (Monday, 14 May 2012) and is to be headed by Lieutenant-General Themba Matanzima, who was sworn in as the first military ombudsman (Ombud) at Thaba Tshwane. The mandate of Office is to investigate complaints lodged in writing by......                                              more story 

10 May 2012

The two-day South African National Defence Force (SANDF) Communication Seminar is currently underway at the CSIR International Convention Centre, Pretoria.

The aim of the workshop which runs from 09 until 10 May 2012, is to empower Corporate Communication Functionaries from all Arms of Services and Divisions with relevant skills in the field of communication and specific media liaison functio...     

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Defence Issues

26 April 2012 Speech: Closing remarks by Minister of Defence and Military Veterans on the occasion of the National General Council of SANMVA, St Georges Hotel

26 April 2012 Media advisory: Minister Sisulu closes Military Veterans National General Council

25 April 2012 Media advisory: Public Protector vindicates Defence Minister Lindiwe Sisulu on Paul Ngobeni’s appointment

25 April 2012 Media advisory: Briefing on Draft Defence Review 2012

10 May 2012
Media statements: 3rd Annual Battlefields Festival: 12 May 2012

13 April 2012
Media release by Department Of Defence: The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) repatriates the mortal remains of the late Malawian President

26 March 2012
Chief Human Resources of the South African National Defence Force, Lieutenant General Michael Nkabinde to brief media on various matters

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