Nice little video of the production of Marmon Herrington armoured cars in South Africa in 1940. One thing that annoys me are people on FB who insist on correcting references to Marmon Herrington to 'South African Armoured Car - SARC). Both terms were used in official documents by the troops.

"We have got additional evidence, strong evidence, linking what is occurring in #Darfur with leadership levels" #ICC Deputy Prosecutor Khan implies an imminent "breakthrough" in Court investigations into violence in Darfur since 2022. www.reuters.com/world/africa...

ICC official says breakthrough made in Darfur investigations

ِِA "breakthrough" has been made in the investigation into crimes committed during Sudan's war in ​the Darfur region allowing prosecutors to link them to leadership, a senior International Criminal Co...

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The lone permanent South African Air Force (SAAF) helicopter presence in the Eastern Cape, Gqeberha-based 15 Squadron Charlie Flight, spent much of May and June flying humanitarian relief missions in the flood-ravaged coastal province. defenceweb.co.za/aerospace/ae...

SAAF BK117s help out with flood relief in the Eastern Cape - DefenceWeb

The lone permanent South African Air Force (SAAF) helicopter presence in the Eastern Cape, Gqeberha-based 15 Squadron Charlie Flight, spent much of May and

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Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer is hopeful the South African Air Force (SAAF) will select its KC-390 Millenium as its next transport aircraft. defenceweb.co.za/aerospace/ae...

Embraer sees C-390 Millenium as transport aircraft of choice for SAAF - DefenceWeb

Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer is hopeful the South African Air Force (SAAF) will select its KC-390 Millenium as its next transport aircraft.

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Angola has placed an order for up to four of Aero Vodochody’s latest-generation L-39 Skyfox jet trainer aircraft, to become the first African operator of the type. defenceweb.co.za/aerospace/ae...

L-39 Skyfox set for African debut as Angola places first order - DefenceWeb

Angola has placed an order for up to four of Aero Vodochody's latest-generation L-39 Skyfox jet trainer aircraft. The deal marks a significant milestone for

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Armscor has made it clear that efforts to rejuvenate South Africa’s naval maintenance capacity at the Dockyard in Simon’s Town will require at least an additional R218.6 million per year over a five-year period to restore full operational capabilities. defenceweb.co.za/sea/sea-sea/...

Armscor Naval Dockyard at the centre of many SA Navy maintenance challenges - DefenceWeb

Armscor has made it clear that efforts to rejuvenate South Africa’s naval maintenance capacity at the Dockyard in Simon’s Town will require at least an

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Some highlights from pics taken at South Africa's xenophobic protests yesterday.

NPR reports from Mongbwalu in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The fight to contain the virus faces obstacles from lack of supplies to residents who doubt that the virus is real. n.pr/4gCg2hl

In the Ebola epicenter, a gold-mining town reacts with fear, disbelief and grit

NPR reports from Mongbwalu in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The fight to contain the virus faces obstacles from lack of supplies to residents who doubt that the virus is real.

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Until those responsible see real personal and professional consequences for things like this, within reasonable timeframes, nothing will change. It doesn’t inspire confidence when the committee responsible for oversight seemingly doesn’t realise that the DOD and DMV are different departments.

Dean Wingrin@deanwingrin.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Over a decade and R1bn later, the SANDF and Dep of Public Works are no closer to completing the rehabilitation of 1 Military Hospital in Tshwane! After wasting so much scarce funds, they now want to start over with a new hospital!!! Such is the quality of our defence leadership.

Dep Minister of Defence, Bantu Holomisa, has called for the creation of an Independent Defence Task Team to review governance within the Dept & to address recurring audit findings, accountability challenges, governance failures, non-compliance & procurement irregularities. /1

Attended the annual Memorial Service at AFB Ysterplaat this am. Prior to wreath laying, the Airforce flag is lowered, Last Post is played as the National Flag is lowered to half most.Following 2 minute silence, National Flag is hoisted to Reveille. Airforce flag is then hoisted.

Decades of well-funded disinformation campaigns, aimed at turning the public against scientists & convincing them that climate change wasn’t real, were so effective that large segments of many countries, even majorities, are still in denial despite seeing big climate swings in their own lifetimes.

Forbes@forbes.com · 2mo ago

Scientists have reached a consensus that human behavior is a big driver of climate change—but Americans aren't buying it.

SANDF is cash-strapped Military analyst, Dean Wingrin speaks to Joanne Joseph on #TheDailyDiscourse on South Africa’s military and the consequences of years of defunding, leading to loss of capabilities. omny.fm/shows/thedai...

SANDF is cash-strapped - The Daily Discourse

South Africa’s military is reportedly cash-strapped. Reports say the South African National Defence Force has had to ground most of its Oryx helicopters except for one, because the fleet is old and th...

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Several treatment centers have been destroyed and tensions are rising in Congo, the center of the Ebola outbreak.

African Health Officials On Ebola: ‘This Is Too Much’ (Live Updates)

Several treatment centers have been destroyed and tensions are rising in Congo, the center of the Ebola outbreak.

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And here, the statement from the #IRMCT www.irmct.org/en/news/stat...

Statement on the passing of Félicien Kabuga

Mr. Félicien Kabuga passed away today while hospitalized in The Hague, The Netherlands. The Medical Officer of the United Nations Detention Unit (UNDU) was immediately notified, and the Dutch authorit...

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Lucy Gaynor@lucyjgaynor.bsky.social · 3mo ago

16.05.2026 Still in #NL, c.3 years after his trial ended - without a verdict - due to his health, Félicien #Kabuga has died in hospital. The President of the #ICTR’s successor mechanism ( #IRMCT ) has ordered an inquiry into the death of the Rwandan genocide’s most high profile ex-fugitive.

📄𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 by @ninawilen.bsky.social @egmontinstitute.bsky.social First published in International Studies Review @oupacademic.bsky.social “Security Force Assistance, Social Networks, Coups, and the Re-Ordering of Power Relations” 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 👉 tinyurl.com/yeywuazt

“This will be a setback for #Russia more broadly...The Russians negotiating themselves out of #Kidal, leaving their Malian counterparts behind, doesn’t give a good impression" I'm interviewed in @bloomberg.com about latest events in #Mali #Sahel www.bloomberg.com/news/article...?

Russia Bet Backfires for Mali as Rebels Retake Key Desert Town

Insurgents recaptured a Malian town that had become a symbol of Russia’s promise to deliver security where Western forces had failed.

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The new Chief of the Airforce was relaxed as we chatted over breakfast at a local eatery, but the conversation was serious.The SAAF has been defunded & he has a difficult task ahead. But Moatshe remains positive, empowering his people to deliver on the SAAFs mandate. defenceweb.co.za/sa-defence-s...

How the SAAF's new Chief plans to do more with less - DefenceWeb

Having conquered four Comrades Marathons, Lieutenant General Carl Moatshe is no stranger to discipline and overcoming formidable challenges.

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The SA Navy hosted two Change of Command Parades at NB Simon’s Town today, namely the SAS AMATOLA (frigate F145) and SAS KING SHAKA ZULU (MMIPV P1572). Congratulations Captain Zanele Madiba (F145) and Commander Leon Van Zyl (P1572)! Wishing you fair winds and following seas.

Want to know what the SANDF spends on chartered flights? Well, the amount spent in the past five financial years was R2 396 061 275. This includes logistic support to the various missions (MONUSCO, SAMIDRC, SAMIM, etc), VVIP and other flights. Main contractor is Cobra Aviation.

My contacts have confirmed that this article is grossly exaggerated. AFB Langebaanweg has not had it's electricity cut off. Power to Donkergat (home to 4 SFR) was cut on Wed pm (outstanding account of R2,000+), was back on by Fri pm. SAS Saldanha & the Mil Academy were also cut.

Carl warned us

Right Wing Watch @rightwingwatch.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Rep. Lauren Boebert weighs in on the government's release of UFO files, saying aliens are actually "fallen angels and Nephilim" from the Old Testament: "I do believe that this is more spiritual and, if you really want to go there, demonic."

Defence was on the agenda of yesterday's Cabinet meeting. Cabinet approved the Long-Term Force Evolution Strategy and Planning Concept for the SANDF (the “Journey to Greatness” plan). But without a meaningful budget increase, it's just more words without any substance.

With routing via the Bab el-Mandeb Strait still risky, traffic around the Cape has grown, but most bypass South Africa economically. Two large vessels meant to drydock in the ME are now in Cape Town’s drydock. Hopefully, Cape Town will increasingly become an alternate site.

Parliament’s defence committees have welcome the successful turnaround at Denel Aeronautics, including the posting of a R178 million profit, which should help it better support the South African Air Force (SAAF). defenceweb.co.za/industry/ind...

Defence committee lauds Denel Aeronautics turnaround but warns of group challenges - DefenceWeb

Parliament’s Joint Standing Committee on Defence (JSCD) and Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans (PCDMV) have welcome the successful

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The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has confirmed that three R4 assault rifles and a grenade launcher were stolen from Tek Base in Lyttelton following a burglary. defenceweb.co.za/sa-defence-s...

SANDF confirms assault rifle, grenade launcher theft from Tek Base - DefenceWeb

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has confirmed that three R4 assault rifles and a grenade launcher were stolen from Tek Base in Lyttelton

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The latest addition to the list of stolen SA National Defence Force (SANDF) weapons was laid at the door of “brazen criminal elements targeting a military facility”. defenceweb.co.za/sa-defence-s...

Criminal elements blamed for latest military weapons theft - DefenceWeb

The latest addition to the list of stolen SA National Defence Force (SANDF) weapons was laid at the door of “brazen criminal elements targeting a military

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SAS AMATOLA departed Naval Base Durban for Simon's Town this morning, arriving this Saturday morning, capping an epic three month deployment that saw her visit India, China, Malaysia, Kenya and Tanzania. Bet crew and families are equally excited!

From over 5 000 employees a decade ago, Denel is trying to make do with 1 600 today, but the loss of critical engineering and programme management capabilities is threatening its ability to deliver on key projects. defenceweb.co.za/industry/ind...

Loss of critical engineers threatening Denel’s ability to deliver on projects - DefenceWeb

From over 5 000 employees a decade ago, Denel is trying to make do with 1 600 today, but the loss of critical engineering and programme management

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As the war in Ukraine continues, Moscow is prioritising bilateral engagements with African nations to counter the political and economic fallout of Western attempts to isolate Russia. defenceweb.co.za/joint/diplom...

Could short-term deals weaken Russia’s enduring influence in Africa? - DefenceWeb

As the war in Ukraine continues, Moscow is prioritising bilateral engagements with African nations to counter the political and economic fallout of Western

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