Angie Motshekga
Angie Motshekga is the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans in South Africa, responsible for overseeing the country's defense policy and military operations. She has faced criticism regarding the deployment of South African troops to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with calls for her resignation amid concerns over the SANDF's preparedness and logistical support for soldiers in conflict zones.
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Defence and Military Veterans Minister Angie Motshekga conceded that the president had issued explicit instructions regarding the conduct of the exercise.
Parties demand answers over Iran role in a SANDF naval exercise – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2026-01-19
Defence minister Angie Motshekga was instructed by President Cyril Ramaphosa to ask Iran to withdraw from participation.
South Africa urges restraint and dialogue in Iran conflict – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2026-01-15
Motshekga is the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans in South Africa.
What does Erdogan want from South Africa? – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-10-14
Defence Minister Angie Motshekga will chair the gender and equity committee.
Kubayi makes way for Zuko Godlimpi as ANC shuffles convenors – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-03
Angie Motshekga is the Minister of Defence of South Africa who discussed plans to evacuate the injured soldiers.
Wanajeshi wa Afrika Kusini waliokwama DRC waanza kurejea nyumbani, wawili wajawazito
Tanzania· 2025-02-25
Former education minister Angie Motshekga lauded the class of 2023 for having tenacity and fortitude because they had dedicated weekends and holidays to taking extra classes in preparation for their final matric exams.
Learners pay the price with their mental health – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-02-20
Let’s be realistic, a successful offensive would require more troops and equipment, efficient logistics, air power and strategic leadership — none of which SADC or the SANDF has demonstrated the ability to provide.
Withdrawal worse than surrender, says Lamola during DRC debate in parliament – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-02-12
