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DA launches petition against PSIRA’s proposed new security regulations

1 week ago | defenceweb.co.za | Guy Martin

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has launched a nationwide petition opposing proposed amendments by the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA), warning that the changes would disarm private security officers and compromise public safety. The draft regulations, currently under review, seek to impose strict limitations on private security firms, restricting access to essential equipment such as tasers, less-lethal options, and certain types of firearms.
Amnesty calls for justice over reckless security force violence in Mozambique

1 week ago | defenceweb.co.za | Guy Martin

Mozambican security forces used reckless and unnecessary force in a widespread crackdown on protests following last October’s election, resulting in unlawful killings and devastating injuries, Amnesty International has said in a new report.
Inaugural Africa India Key Maritime Engagement underway off Tanzania

1 week ago | defenceweb.co.za | Guy Martin

The inaugural Africa-India Key Maritime Engagement (Aikeyme) exercise between India and multiple African countries is underway off Tanzania, with the sea phase kicking off on Wednesday. The exercise officially began on 13 April in Dar-es-Salaam, marking what the Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) said was a significant step in strengthening maritime cooperation between India and African nations.
FORB and the annual CSANDF Easter Service

1 week ago | defenceweb.co.za | Guy Martin |Craig Bailie

Armed forces are known for their abbreviations and acronyms. Organisations tasked with defending their countries against foreign aggressors must be efficient and, when necessary, fast in all they do, beginning with communication. South Africa’s armed forces, including the post-1994 South African National Defence Force (SANDF), are no different. Consider the long list of “South African Military Abbreviations and Acronyms” (accessible here) published in 2009, and probably outdated today.
INSV Tarini departs Cape Town for final leg of round the world voyage

1 week ago | defenceweb.co.za | Guy Martin

The Indian Navy Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini on Tuesday 15 April departed the Royal Cape Yacht Club (RCYC) in Cape Town for the final leg of her round the world voyage that will take her back to Goa, India. The send-off was attended by the Officiating Consul General of India in Cape Town, the Defence Attaché of India to South Africa, members of the RCYC Governing Council, and representatives of the Indian community in Cape Town.
Oceans and Coastal Information Management System a highlight for Ramaphosa during CSIR visit

1 week ago | defenceweb.co.za | Guy Martin

One of the technologies President Cyril Ramaphosa interacted with during a recent visit to the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) was the Oceans and Coastal Information Management System (OCIMS) digital platform developed by the CSIR. The President was hosted by the Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande when he toured several facilities at the CSIR on Tuesday 8 April.
Italian Navy frigate Luigi Rizzo bolsters Mozambique ties with port call and new agreements

1 week ago | defenceweb.co.za | Guy Martin |Africa Ports

On 8 April, the Italian Navy frigate Luigi Rizzo F595 docked in Maputo for a four-day visit, marking a significant moment in Italy-Mozambique relations. The four-day stopover, part of the EU-led EU NAVFOR Atalanta operation, precedes the frigate’s mission to safeguard commercial shipping in the Horn of Africa and Indian Ocean, areas plagued by piracy and maritime threats.
Vandalism costs Eskom R221 million despite improvement

1 week ago | defenceweb.co.za | Guy Martin

Eskom has reported that vandalism and theft of its infrastructure cost the utility R221 million in the past financial year, marking an improvement from the R271 million lost in the preceding year. However, the problem remains widespread and poses significant risks to electricity supply and public safety. The power utility highlighted various forms of vandalism, including theft of steel components from pylons, illegal sand mining around pylons, and siphoning oil from transformers.
Sandu objects to SANDF members being forced to attend religious event

1 week ago | defenceweb.co.za | Guy Martin

The South African National Defence Union (Sandu) has rejected an order by the South African Army for members to attend the Chief of the South African National Defence Force’s (SANDF’s) Easter Service today. Sandu National Secretary Pikkie Greeff in a statement said the union was made aware of a WhatsApp message circulating within the SANDF, purportedly issued by the Acting Chief of the SA Army.
Saab and Omnigo sign supplier agreement to expand production

1 week ago | defenceweb.co.za | Guy Martin

Saab Grintek Defence (SGD) has doubled its turnover in the last two years and witnessed a five-fold increase in its order backlog, precipitating a supplier agreement with electronic manufacturing company Omnigo that paves the way for greatly increased component production.