Ramaphosa urged to sack defence leaders over South African soldier predicament in DRC
Defence minister Angie Motshekga and military chiefs, who appeared before a parliamentary committee, seemed unaware of how damaging their actions have been for the military. President Cyril Ramaphosa should “clean house.”
South African soldiers are essentially being held as POWs in the DRC
Kobus Marais, a defence analyst and
says President Cyril Ramaphosa won’t acknowledge the danger the SA soldiers are in.
SANDF dismisses claims of captive soldiers as Ramaphosa stands firm on keeping troops in DRC
“Our troops have not been disarmed whatsoever. No one has gained entry into our bases and taken control,” according to SANDF spokesperson Sipho Dlamini.
‘War of words’ but war won’t break out between Rwanda and South Africa says leading Africa security expert
DR Jakkie Cilliers dismissed fears of a wider war in the Democratic Republic of Cong (DRC) as mere rhetoric, adding that war is not on the horizon.
South African soldiers face peril in DRC as Goma falls to M23 Rebels; reports of surrender
Videos obtained by National Security News and circulating on WhatsApp groups suggest that some South African soldiers have surrendered to the M23 rebels.
South Africa should rethink “ringleader” role on Israel and BRICS to ease Trump friction
South Africa’s case against Israel at the ICC drove the review of South Africa’s inclusion in AGOA by Congress according to Tony Carroll.
US Ambassador Brigety: There is a strong reservoir of goodwill towards South Africa in Washington
There is a strong reservoir of goodwill towards the country in Washington that should be explored though robust engagement with the US Congress says US Ambassador Brigety.
Internal turmoil, Zuma’s ‘big boss’ grip, and Zulu focus cap MK party’s vote share at 10-15 per cent
The MK Party continues to allege irregularities in the May elections. Having exhausted legal avenues in South Africa, they are now threatening to escalate their claims to an international court.
Cape Town Jewish community terror attack: Urgent GNU action needed to deter further terror
Given the available intelligence on this latest attack, I assess the threat level in South Africa as CRITICAL—meaning an attack is highly likely in the near future.
McKinsey $122 million US fine: South Africa’s win but corruption continues
State capture, as a form of institutional corruption, continues through extractive politics of the ANC.
