Defence News

THE NEW SECRETARY FOR DEFENCE
27 November 2011:

Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Ms Lindiwe Sisulu takes pleasure in announcing the appointment of Dr Sam Makhudu Gulube as the new Secretary for Defence
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SOUTHERN AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY (SADC) ELECTION OBSERVERS IN THE DRC VISITED THE RSA OPERATIONAL BATTALION AT MUNIGI BASE
23 November 2011:

Two SADC Election Observer Teams under the leadership of Maj Genl (Ret) Bakwena Oitsile (Botswana) and the the High Commisioner of Namibia, Commissioner Ben Shikongo.
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Exercise Ndlovu
01 November 2011:

The Chief South African National Defence Force (C SANDF) is planning to conduct a reaction capability exercise to evaluate the operational reaction capabilities of the SANDF.

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Defence Events

CHIEF OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL DEFENCE FORCE HOSTS A MEDAL PARADE

On Friday 25 November 2011, Chief of the South African National Defence Force, (C SANDF) General (Gen) Solly Shoke will present medals to members of the SANDF who have distinguished themselves in execution of their duties. The parade will be held at SANDF Headquarters at Armscor Sports field in Pretoria at 09:30

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Phidisa International Conference: 29 November- 1 December 2011: Centurion Lake Hotel
Project Phidisa is a collaborative HIV and AIDS Research project between the SANDF, United States of America and the National Institutes of Health.

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Defence Issues

The Minister of Defence and Military Veterans invites further nominations for Commissioners to the Defence Force Service Commission

The Minister invites nominations from individuals to serve as Commissioners of the Defence Force service Commission (DFSC).whose main functipns will be making recommendations, Advise the Minister on policies etc.

Nominations must be accompanied by a written acceptance by the nominee with an indication as to whether they are available to serve on a full-time or part-time basis. The nominated incumbent should possess extensive knowledge of the SANDF and conditions of service as outlined in the Act.

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Speeches

31 August 2011: Vice-Admiral J. Mudimu opening remarks on Dod Gender Strategic Seminar, 31 August 2011 at Paratus Hall, Army College in Pretoria.

31 August 2011:Advancement of gender equality in the Department Of Defence (DOD) through effective Parliamentary oversight
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Publications
Department of Defence Overarching Strategic Statement (pdf document:
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Defence Secretariat Strategic Plan for the fiscal year 2011/12 to 2015/16 (pdf document:  1938 KB)

Defence Secretariat Annual  Performance Plan for 2011(pdf document:  1803 KB)
 

Annual Report FY2009/10


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Media Statements and Press Release

19 October 2011: Media release by Department Of Defence: Testing of the Chief of the South African National Defence Force reaction capability

15 September 2011:Media release by Department Of Defence: Chief of the South African National Defence Force announces the passing on of Major General (retired) Mongameli Johnson Tshali

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