Military experts downplay talk of a coup, but warn that poor governance and youth unemployment may lead to unrest.

South African army deployed after fires. CAPE TOWN, South Africa -- South Africa deployed the army to help secure four provinces Friday, after at least 21 delivery trucks were set on fire in the ...

BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa - Maj. Gen. William B. Garrett III, commander of U.S. Army Africa, visited South Africa on March 7, 2010 for a week-long tour, marking his first visit to that country.

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Russia’s top army general and his South African counterpart discussed “military cooperation” while meeting Monday in Moscow, the Russian Defense Ministry said.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the deployment of 3,300 army personnel to help combat illegal mining activities, Ramaphosa's office said in a statement on Thursday.

RICHARDS BAY, South Africa—A team of U.S. Army Soldiers, from the New York Army National Guard, U.S. Army Reserve and Southern European Task Force, Africa, partnered with medical professionals ...

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa authorized the deployment of 3,300 soldiers in support of police efforts to curb illegal mining, his office said in a statement on Thursday.

South African army general in Moscow days after country accused of sending weapons to Russia The Russian vessel, Lady R, is docked at the Simon’s Town Naval Base near Cape Town, South Africa ...

The South African army said the trip was planned well in advance of the U.S. ambassador to South Africa alleging last week that the country had provided weapons to Russia when a ship under U.S ...