SA's role in Africa's gun violence is under scrutiny, as arms exports and civilian-owned guns are fueling criminal activity and conflicts across the continent.

The Global Firepower Power Index is calculated by focusing on weapon diversity ... troops and naval vessels. South Africa is ranked as having the 40th greatest military strength globally ...

M23 rebels fighting the Congolese army in eastern Congo are using advanced weapons and equipment similar to those used by the Israeli army and US special forces, a retired South African army general ...

Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday, defence minister Angie Motshekga and international relations minister Ronald Lamola outlined the latest developments, South Africa's involvement, and ...

Three South African soldiers were killed and at least 14 others were injured during fighting in eastern DRC on Thursday ...