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South Africa's Air Force grounded: Only 2 Gripens flight-ready
South Africa's fighter jets are in a pitiful state. According to the local press, of the 26 JAS 39 Gripen aircraft, only two ...
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Only six SA Air Force aircraft working; Lamola meets with Rasool: Today's top 7 stories in 7 minutes
Defenceless: Only six of 330 SA Air Force aircraft in working order - The South African Air Force (SAAF) is in a dire state, with only six out of 330 aircraft operational due to budget constraints and ...
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Pilot killed in plane crash at air show in South Africa
retired officer of the South African Air Force who has over 36 years of flight experience. Heartbroken organisers of the South African aerial display named James O’Connell as the ‘highly ...
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Friend recalls final moments of South African pilot before air show crash
Spectators have shared their shock and horror as they watched a decorated South African Air Force pilot crash to his death at a local air show, while they recalled his final moments. James O ...
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Africa: Is This the End of the Peace Process?
Analysis - Debating Ideas reflects the values and editorial ethos of the African Arguments book series, publishing engaged, ...
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Disruptions at two South African airports
Operations at George and King Phalo airports have experienced numerous disruptions due to faulty Instrument Landing Systems, the City Press reports. As a result of the defective systems, pilots ...
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SA Airforce's underutilisation of aircraft spells vulnerability, Parly hears
In 2023, then Defence Minister Thandi Modise revealed that 85% of the South African Air Force (SAAF)'s fleet had been grounded leaving the nation vulnerable to security threats. But the ...