South Africa has completed a defense review outlining future force structure and capability requirements. The review addresses aging equipment concerns and identifies priority investment areas.

South Africa Defense Review
Pretoria outlines future force structure.

South Africa army deployment in crime hotspots to last a year
South Africa will deploy soldiers for a year to provinces struggling to quell rampant crime and illegal mining, according to a mission plan presented to parliament on Wednesday. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the deployment last month, calling organised crime the "most immediate threat" to South Africa's democracy and economic development.

South Africa Deploys Military to Combat Rampant Gang Violence Crisis
The South African military's deployment to gang-affected regions signals a severe security breakdown and a potential escalation of violence. Critics warn that this step could exacerbate tensions rather than restore order.

South African Troops Deployed Amid Escalating Gang Violence Crisis
South Africa confronts a growing security threat as President Ramaphosa's declaration of a crime crisis materializes with military deployment in Johannesburg. The move reflects deteriorating state control and the urgent need to confront organized crime directly.

Crisis Erupts as South Sudan Army Forces Thousands to Flee Akobo
The South Sudanese military's forced evacuation of aid workers and UN personnel from Akobo signals an imminent assault on a major opposition stronghold, heightening the humanitarian crisis as thousands are displaced.