NATO.COM

Defense & Security Intelligence

2026-01-18 18:37 UTC
Powered by US AI

South Africa

16 articles

China, Russia, Iran Hold ‘BRICS PLUS’ Naval Drills In South Africa
China, Russia, and Iran have initiated a week-long joint naval exercise named Exercise WILL FOR PEACE 2026 near Cape Town, South Africa. The drills aim to enhance maritime security and support economi...
China, Russia, Iran start 'BRICS Plus' naval exercises in South African waters
China, Russia, and Iran commenced joint naval exercises in South African waters this weekend as part of the BRICS Plus initiative. The declared purpose is to ensure maritime safety and economic activi...
China to lead joint naval drills with Brics nations in South African waters
Next week, China will lead joint naval exercises named 'Will for Peace 2026' with BRICS nations in South Africa's waters. This marks the first defense cooperation initiative of the bloc, potentially a...
South African gun violence kills 9, wounds 10 in pub shooting
Nine individuals lost their lives and ten were injured when gunmen attacked a pub before 1 AM local time on Sunday in Bekkersdal township, located west of Johannesburg. This attack is the second mass ...
Russia Joins Chinese, Iranian Warships for Drills Off South Africa
Russian naval forces are participating alongside warships from China and Iran in joint exercises near the coast of South Africa. The drills take place under the BRICS+ framework, coinciding with incre...
Will the BRICS ‘UNIT’ really challenge the dollar?
A banknote unveiled at a BRICS summit in Russia suggests that the coalition of emerging economies may be developing alternatives to the existing global financial system. While the banknote itself does...
South Africa launches naval drills with Russia, China and Iran
Multinational naval exercises named 'Will for Peace 2026' commenced on January 10, 2026 in South African territorial waters. The Russian Embassy in South Africa confirmed the event, stating that these...
‘A Political Choice’ – South Africa Hosts BRICS Naval Drills With Russia, China, Iran
South Africa's hosting of the 'Will for Peace' naval exercise includes participation from Russia, China, and Iran, which has sparked internal government criticism. The event is unlikely to enhance rel...
Gunmen kill nine, wound 10 in South Africa bar attack
A violent incident occurred recently in South Africa where gunmen killed nine individuals and injured ten more at a bar, highlighting the ongoing issue of high crime rates within the country. This pro...
Russian naval vessel joins Chinese and Iranian warships for drills off South Africa
A Russian naval vessel will participate in joint military exercises alongside Chinese and Iranian warships off the coast of South Africa. The drills were initially planned for November 2025 but have s...
A 2018 Pakistan study helps explain other post-colonial failures
The article discusses how insights from studying Pakistan's post-colonial trajectory can offer understanding of political and economic stagnation in South Africa and other formerly colonized states. I...
“I want to come back home”: South African men promised jobs in Russia, sent to trenches in Ukraine – Reuters
Reuters reports that South African men who were promised jobs in Russia have instead been recruited into the war in eastern Ukraine and sent to fight in trenches, reportedly under false pretenses. The...
Pistorius Claims No Belief in War Possibility Between Russia and NATO
Pieter Pistorius, former director general of the South African Department of Defence, expresses his disbelief in the likelihood of a war between Russia and NATO during an interview. He suggests that b...
41 young men die in South Africa from circumcision procedures over two months
South African authorities reported that at least 41 young men died due to circumcision procedures as part of traditional initiation into manhood in November and December. Initiation rites are practice...
South African DJ Black Coffee Reveals Customized R9 Million Lamborghini During Divorce
South African musician and disc jockey Black Coffee has been in the limelight for showing off his customized Lamborghini worth approximately nine million Rand, against the backdrop of ongoing divorce ...
Black Coffee Shows Off Customized R9m Lamborghini Amid Divorce News
South African musician Black Coffee has recently showcased his customized R9 million ($530k) Lamborghini car amidst news of his divorce....