ARTICLES RELATING TO SANDU

Messages continue to pour in for Mandela

2013-06-13 12:19

People have continued to drop off messages of support at former president Nelson Mandela's Johannesburg home as the ailing icon entered his sixth day in hospital.

SANDU calls for inquiry into Gupta saga

2013-05-04 11:28

An independent commission of inquiry must be established to investigate the Gupta jet saga, the SA National Defence Union says.

SA troops back from CAR - report

2013-04-05 19:23

All South African troops are believed to have returned from Central African Republic, a report says.

Condolences to Kruger crash families

2013-04-01 21:56

Government has sent condolences to the families of the five SANDF members who died when their helicopter crashed in the Kruger National Park.

Soldiers died for peace - ANC

2013-03-25 19:23
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The death of 13 South African soldiers in a battle with Central African Republic rebels has left an "indelible mark" on relations between the two countries, the ANC says.

Union: Zuma should have withdrawn SA troops

2013-03-25 08:20
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President Jacob Zuma should have withdrawn South African troops when Central African Republic President Francois Bozize failed to honour a peace agreement, the SA National Defence Force Union says.

Military base pregnancies cause furore

2013-01-29 20:03

Women at the SA Infantry School at the Oudtshoorn military base are being humiliated for falling pregnant, the SA National Defence Union says, leading to a trainee committing suicide.

SANDF fires 500 soldiers - union

2012-10-27 07:53

The SANDF has dismissed 500 soldiers placed on special leave following their participation in an illegal march in 2009, their union says.

Soldiers protest at Oudtshoorn base

2012-09-19 14:30

A picket has been held outside the SA National Defence Force base in Oudtshoorn with members of the SA National Defence Union protesting over conditions at the base.

Union rubbishes defence ombud launch

2012-05-14 20:53

Installing a military ombudsman is an attempt to strangle soldiers' grievances in red tape, the SA National Defence Force Union says.

Sisulu faces R98.5m defamation claims

2011-11-07 19:53

Members of the SANDF have made defamation claims amounting to R98.5m against Defence Minister Lindiwe Sisulu, their union says.

Soldiers to remain on special leave

2010-12-02 20:13

About 1 000 soldiers who allegedly participated in an illegal march in Pretoria will remain on special leave until possible dismissal procedures have been finalised.

SANDF 'will discipline its soldiers'

2010-11-10 08:07

The judgment in the ongoing case against the SANDF will not stop the force from disciplining soldiers, the defence ministry says.

Army union welcomes payment promise

2010-10-30 16:01

Army union Sandu has welcomed the SA National Defence Force's undertaking to pay FIFA World Cup allowances as well as salary increases in November, but said it is still cautious.

Sandu defends bargaining right

2010-08-03 18:13

Doing away with collective bargaining in the SA National Defence Force without solid reasons will not pass constitutional muster, says Sandu.

No back-pay for soldiers - union

2010-05-19 19:07

Defence and Military Veterans Minister Lindiwe Sisulu must explain why soldiers have not received the back-pay she promised in her budget speech, says the SA National Defence Force Union.

Soldiers' Pta rally postponed

2009-10-23 22:08

A Pretoria rally organised by the soldiers' union, the SA National Defence Union, has been postponed indefinitely.

SACC calls for SANDF talks

2009-09-25 20:05

The SA Council of Churches has urged the defence ministry to reconsider its move to dismiss 1 300 soldiers who embarked on violent protests last month.

Sisulu: Cosatu irresponsible

2009-09-11 22:17

Defence Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has lashed out at Cosatu for claiming that her disciplining of soldiers was in violation of the Constitution.

Ruling 'a victory for human rights'

2009-09-09 22:43

The North Gauteng High Court decision to postpone the dismissal of 1 300 soldiers who protested at the Union Buildings has been called a victory for human rights.

Sisulu 'understands' problems

2009-09-09 16:28

Defence and Military Veterans Minister Lindiwe Sisulu is aware that there are problems regarding the working conditions of soldiers, her Deputy Minister Thabang Makwetla says.

High Court gags soldiers

2009-09-01 22:18

An interdict to stop soldiers from embarking on illegal marches and to prevent them from making "irresponsible remarks" has been issued by the High Court in Pretoria.

Veterans: Review SANDF union

2009-08-31 17:05

The government must review the unionisation of the military because there is a "thin line between mutiny and protest action by soldiers, veterans say.

Protesting soldiers to be fired

2009-08-27 22:05

Thousands of soldiers who staged a violent protest at the Union Buildings will be dismissed following legal processes, Defence Minister Lindiwe Sisulu says.

Violent troops face Sisulu's wrath

2009-08-26 22:07

Soldiers who faced off with police in a violent protest over salaries will be immediately suspended without pay, furious Defence Minister Lindiwe Sisulu says.

 

Waterkloof report flawed - Sandu

2013-05-23 13:14

Findings against a Waterkloof Air Force Base official in a report on the controversial landing of a privately chartered plane were defamatory, the SA National Defence Union says.

SANDU questions Gutpagate suspension

2013-05-04 09:32
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The SANDU has taken particular issue with the fact that one of the suspended members allegedly involved in the Gutpa saga, is merely a movements officer at the military base in question.

SA troops leaving CAR - union

2013-04-02 18:45

South Africa's troops are being withdrawn from Central African Republic, the SA National Defence Union says.

Bleak week for SA military: Union

2013-03-31 22:39
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The SA National Defence Union says the death of five soldiers in a helicopter crash at the Kruger Park closes a difficult week for the military.

13 SA soldiers killed in CAR - Zuma

2013-03-25 11:24
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Thirteen South African soldiers were killed and 27 others were wounded in a clash with rebels in the Central African Republic, President Jacob Zuma says.

Defence force recruits abused - report

2013-02-04 10:00

Allegations of recruits being abused at the Oudtshoorn Infantry School have emerged in a letter sent by a parent to the SA National Defence Force Union, according to a report.

Court stops dismissal of 600 soldiers

2012-12-10 14:34

A North Gauteng High Court ruling that prevents the SA National Defence Force from firing about 600 soldiers has been welcomed by the SA National Defence Union.

No pickets at military base - SANDF

2012-09-20 22:22

The military have denied that SA National Defence Force members picketed at the Oudtshoorn Military Base on Wednesday.

Union resists order for soldier recall

2012-08-14 21:50

Military labour union Sandu is resisting a general recall of soldiers put on special leave after an illegal protest at the Union Buildings in 2009.

Soldiers' deployments unlawful - union

2012-01-20 14:34

The recent deployment of soldiers into civilian areas in Johannesburg and Cape Town is unlawful and unconstitutional, says the SA National Defence Force Union.

Sisulu should be removed - Sandu

2010-12-03 22:49

Defence Minister Lindiwe Sisulu should be removed from her post in the interests of South Africa, the SA National Defence Union says.

Defence union wins court battle

2010-12-01 12:05

The SA National Defence Union has won its court battle to stop the SANDF firing more than 1 000 soldiers who took part in a violent protest march on the Union Buildings last year.

Give soldiers fair hearing, court told

2010-11-08 22:22

The military could not fire soldiers who took part in an illegal protest in Pretoria last year before giving them a fair hearing, the city's High Court has heard.

Soldiers threaten to join strike

2010-08-26 09:08

Soldiers who have been helping out at state hospitals during a crippling public service strike have threatened to start staying away from work.

Soldiers' salaries a sticky issue

2010-05-27 07:08

The ability of SA National Defence Force unions to formally approach the military bargaining council over grievances is still a contentious issue, a report says.

Fired soldiers get jobs back

2009-12-09 22:19

The North Gauteng High Court has ordered the reinstatement of four dismissed soldiers, says the SA National Defence Union.

Union: Sisulu a danger to SA

2009-10-07 22:02

The SA National Defence Union is expected to hold talks with the Military Bargaining Council about salaries for soldiers and its grievances with Defence Minister Lindiwe Sisulu.

Zuma: Unionised soldiers risky for SA

2009-09-17 18:32

President Jacob Zuma has questioned the right of soldiers to belong to trade unions, saying this could put the country's security at risk.

ANCYL backs soldiers

2009-09-10 22:30

The ANC Youth League has thrown its weight behind soldiers fighting for a pay hike and says that their working conditions should be improved.

Court blocks soldiers' dismissal

2009-09-09 20:15

The North Gauteng High Court has blocked the dismissal of 1 300 soldiers who staged a violent protest at the Union Buildings.

Fired soldiers head to court

2009-09-03 22:04

The SA National Defence Union intends asking the high court to set aside the dismissal of 1 300 soldiers, its lawyers say.

Soldiers get dismissal notice

2009-08-31 22:07

A total of 460 soldiers have been instructed to vacate their work premises after they staged an illegal protest at the Union Buildings.

Soldiers' protest to continue

2009-08-28 15:14

The SA National Defence Union says soldiers will continue protesting until they receive a decent wage offer, and has blamed the police for this week's violent protest.

Cabinet slams soldier rampage

2009-08-27 12:00

Cabinet has condemned the rampage by soldiers at the Union Buildings, saying attempting to "invade the seat of government is totally unacceptable".

Sisulu: Soldiers disgraceful

2009-08-26 21:22

Soldiers who protested at the union Buildings were "disgraceful" and had placed the nation in danger, Defence Minister Lindiwe Sisulu says.

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