Tag: SAAF
C-130BZ recovery team quarantined at AFB Swartkop
An SA Air Force (SAAF) technical team was quarantined at the country’s oldest air force base – Swartkop – after returning from assisting with...
SAAF helps recover bodies at Hammarsdale Falls
The South African Air Force (SAAF) was instrumental in the recovery of two bodies at the bottom of the Hammarsdale Falls in KwaZulu-Natal.
On Tuesday...
Air Force Chief salutes local aircraft maintainers
Chief of the South African Air Force (SAAF), Lieutenant General Zimpande Msimang, has celebrated his 60th birthday by expressing his appreciation and support to...
Apparent misuse of SAAF VIP transport raises questions, Public Protector to...
The alleged abuse of a State asset – in this instance an SA Air Force (SAAF) operated bizjet – by the ruling ANC is...
Long distance rescue by 15 Squadron, 22 Squadron also in action
Treacherous weather and several hundred kilometres of rough flying did not stop the SA Air Force (SAAF) in the form of a 15 Squadron...
SAAF, Paramount launch robotics programme for children
The South African Air Force (SAAF), Armscor and Paramount have teamed up to launch a robotics learning programme for children.
With learning proving to be...
SAAF Oryx to the rescue again
An Oryx helicopter from the South African Air Force’s 15 Squadron based at Air Force Base Durban has again come to the rescue of...
Hercules in runway excursion at AFB Ysterplaat
A South African Air Force (SAAF) C-130BZ Hercules ended up off the runway after landing at Air Force Base (AFB) Ysterplaat on Sunday morning...
Silver Falcons take a pause
The South African Air Force’s Silver Falcons aerobatic display team is taking a break from all air shows and events primarily due to the...
Coronavirus puts SAAF HQ temporarily out of service
The Chief of the South African Air Force (SAAF), Lieutenant General Fabian Msimang, has temporarily withdrawn SAAF headquarters in Dequar Road, Pretoria, from service...
Question for Public Works and Infrastructure Minister uses defenceWeb information
Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Patricia de Lille’s R37 million Beit Bridge fence upgrade as part of government efforts to prevent the spread of...
