NEWS & EVENTS - GENERAL
12 May 2014
SAAF Museum Air Show showcases old and new
General
From the moment the swarm of motorized gliders took flight in the clear blue skies above Swartkop Air Force Base outside Pretoria, one of Africa’s largest air shows was assured of success.
12 May 2014
Ysterplaat Honours the Fallen
General
AFB Ysterplaat held its annual Air Force Memorial Service in which the airforce recalls the memory of thousands of its members who gave their lives in service for their country.
17 April 2014
Air Force doing its bit for border protection and counter-piracy
General
The resource-stressed SAAF is still, to paraphrase Deputy Chief Major General Jerry Malinga, undertaking and completing the tasks assigned it.
17 April 2014
First SAAF URTP candidate officers
General
A welcome boost to SAAF Chief Lt Gen Zakes Msimang’s stated intent of bringing the Air Force Reserve back to life has comes via the Reserve Force’s University Reserve Training Programme (URTP).
7 April 2014
Unique Bosbok flying at SAAF Museum
General
Warbird enthusiasts were treated to the maiden flight of a restored Bosbok battlefield reconnaissance aircraft at the SAAF Museum's April flying day this weekend.
3 April 2014
Hawks "subjected to a precautionary stop-fly"
General
By Kim HelfrichA landing incident involving a Hawk jet trainer at AFB Makhado late last month did not lead to the SA Air Force’s (SAAF) entire Hawk fleet being grounded. “The fleet was subjected to a precautionary stop-fly in accord...
1 April 2014
Airforce to acquire Russian seaplanes
General
The SAAF is putting the finishing touches to an urgent operational acquisition plan that will see Russian-built amphibious seaplanes used for maritime patrol.
31 March 2014
Hawk fleet grounded after accident
General
The SAAF has ground their Hawk trainer fleet following the crash of a jet whilst landing last Thursday.
28 March 2014
Hawk training jet damaged in landing accident
General
A SAAF Hawk training jet was badly damaged in a landing incident on Thursday.
27 March 2014
Black Widow will join other warbirds at SAAF Museum
General
Arguably South Africa’s best known warbird " the distinctive black and gold Mirage IIICZ " is no longer airworthy.
17 March 2014
Silver Falcons’ new spinner unveiled at Navy Festival
General
The Silver Falcons really turned it on for the thousands of people who attended the Navy Festival in Simon’s Town this past weekend.
12 March 2014
SA expertise and equipment again adds value to UN DRC operations
General
The SA contingent of the MONUSCO FIB has again proven its worth in the DRC with Rooivalk helicopters and infantry soldiers pivotal in an encounter with rebels.
7 March 2014
Options for new SAAF maritime surveillance platforms
General
With approval, in principle at present from the National Treasury, Defence and Military Veterans Minister Mapisa-Nqakula’s unhappiness about “her people” flying in aircraft more than 60 years old seems set to end, if only in a few years.
1 March 2014
SA attack helicopters in renewed action in the DRC
General
The UN called in two SAAF attack helicopters to strike rebel forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Saturday March 1.
1 March 2014
Funding for air force soars
General
THE SA Air Force has been given a R342 million boost over three years towards strengthening its helicopter, transport and maritime capability.
27 February 2014
Silver Falcons to make nine appearances this year
General
The SAAF's Silver Falcons aerobatic team will take to the skies for nine displays this year.
27 February 2014
Defence budget “increase” just under producer price inflation rate
General
The amount of money made available to the DoD has been increased by a just under the official producer price inflation rate.
8 February 2014
Exciting year ahead for SAAF Museum
General
Signalling the start of an exciting new year for military aviation enthusiasts, the SAAF Museum’s first flying training day of 2014 showcased several unusual aircraft.
7 February 2014
Agusta A109 in landing incident
General
A SAAF Agusta A109 helicopter has suffered minor damage in a landing incident at AFS PE on 5 February.
6 February 2014
New boss for AFB Waterkloof
General
AFB Waterkloof, the SA Air Force’s Centre of Transport Excellence, has a new commander.
3 February 2014
SAAF to focus on capacity building, peace support and reserves in 2014
General
The SAAF will focus on building capacity, transformation, youth development and reserve force capacity in 2014.
1 February 2014
The Eagle is soaring
General
Lt.Genl. Zakes Msimang, Chief of the SAAF, says he thinks he has made it through the worst beginning anyone newly appointed in this position could have imagined possible.
31 January 2014
Acquisition of additional VIP aircraft now a SCAMP project
General
The acquisition of additional VIP aircraft by the SAAF has gone from a review of requirements and available budget to being put on the SCAMP project list.
29 January 2014
AFB Waterkloof to host Air Force Day parade
General
For the first time in the last 10 years, the SAAF will this year mark its establishment on the day it became an operational part of the then Union Defence Force.
23 January 2014
The race is on to find new transporters
General
News about the SAAF’s possible plans to buy new transport aircraft have caused a race with contenders scrambling to South Africa from all directions.
SAAF Museum Air Show showcases old and new
General
From the moment the swarm of motorized gliders took flight in the clear blue skies above Swartkop Air Force Base outside Pretoria, one of Africa’s largest air shows was assured of success.
Ysterplaat Honours the Fallen
General
AFB Ysterplaat held its annual Air Force Memorial Service in which the airforce recalls the memory of thousands of its members who gave their lives in service for their country.
Air Force doing its bit for border protection and counter-piracy
General
The resource-stressed SAAF is still, to paraphrase Deputy Chief Major General Jerry Malinga, undertaking and completing the tasks assigned it.
First SAAF URTP candidate officers
General
A welcome boost to SAAF Chief Lt Gen Zakes Msimang’s stated intent of bringing the Air Force Reserve back to life has comes via the Reserve Force’s University Reserve Training Programme (URTP).
Unique Bosbok flying at SAAF Museum
General
Warbird enthusiasts were treated to the maiden flight of a restored Bosbok battlefield reconnaissance aircraft at the SAAF Museum's April flying day this weekend.
Hawks "subjected to a precautionary stop-fly"
General
By Kim HelfrichA landing incident involving a Hawk jet trainer at AFB Makhado late last month did not lead to the SA Air Force’s (SAAF) entire Hawk fleet being grounded. “The fleet was subjected to a precautionary stop-fly in accord...
Airforce to acquire Russian seaplanes
General
The SAAF is putting the finishing touches to an urgent operational acquisition plan that will see Russian-built amphibious seaplanes used for maritime patrol.
Hawk fleet grounded after accident
General
The SAAF has ground their Hawk trainer fleet following the crash of a jet whilst landing last Thursday.
Hawk training jet damaged in landing accident
General
A SAAF Hawk training jet was badly damaged in a landing incident on Thursday.
Black Widow will join other warbirds at SAAF Museum
General
Arguably South Africa’s best known warbird " the distinctive black and gold Mirage IIICZ " is no longer airworthy.
Silver Falcons’ new spinner unveiled at Navy Festival
General
The Silver Falcons really turned it on for the thousands of people who attended the Navy Festival in Simon’s Town this past weekend.
SA expertise and equipment again adds value to UN DRC operations
General
The SA contingent of the MONUSCO FIB has again proven its worth in the DRC with Rooivalk helicopters and infantry soldiers pivotal in an encounter with rebels.
Options for new SAAF maritime surveillance platforms
General
With approval, in principle at present from the National Treasury, Defence and Military Veterans Minister Mapisa-Nqakula’s unhappiness about “her people” flying in aircraft more than 60 years old seems set to end, if only in a few years.
SA attack helicopters in renewed action in the DRC
General
The UN called in two SAAF attack helicopters to strike rebel forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Saturday March 1.
Funding for air force soars
General
THE SA Air Force has been given a R342 million boost over three years towards strengthening its helicopter, transport and maritime capability.
Silver Falcons to make nine appearances this year
General
The SAAF's Silver Falcons aerobatic team will take to the skies for nine displays this year.
Defence budget “increase” just under producer price inflation rate
General
The amount of money made available to the DoD has been increased by a just under the official producer price inflation rate.
Exciting year ahead for SAAF Museum
General
Signalling the start of an exciting new year for military aviation enthusiasts, the SAAF Museum’s first flying training day of 2014 showcased several unusual aircraft.
Agusta A109 in landing incident
General
A SAAF Agusta A109 helicopter has suffered minor damage in a landing incident at AFS PE on 5 February.
New boss for AFB Waterkloof
General
AFB Waterkloof, the SA Air Force’s Centre of Transport Excellence, has a new commander.
SAAF to focus on capacity building, peace support and reserves in 2014
General
The SAAF will focus on building capacity, transformation, youth development and reserve force capacity in 2014.
The Eagle is soaring
General
Lt.Genl. Zakes Msimang, Chief of the SAAF, says he thinks he has made it through the worst beginning anyone newly appointed in this position could have imagined possible.
Acquisition of additional VIP aircraft now a SCAMP project
General
The acquisition of additional VIP aircraft by the SAAF has gone from a review of requirements and available budget to being put on the SCAMP project list.
AFB Waterkloof to host Air Force Day parade
General
For the first time in the last 10 years, the SAAF will this year mark its establishment on the day it became an operational part of the then Union Defence Force.
The race is on to find new transporters
General
News about the SAAF’s possible plans to buy new transport aircraft have caused a race with contenders scrambling to South Africa from all directions.
