South African Military Ombud

03/06/2026

The Office of the Military Ombud engaged with more than 500 mission-ready members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) at 121 Infantry Battalion in Mtubatuba, KwaZulu-Natal.

01/06/2026

01/06/2026

The Office delivered a presentation to SANDF members during the Induction Programme held at Macadamia Military Base in Mpumalanga Province. The presentation aimed to educate and prepare members ahead of their deployment along the country's borders.

31/05/2026

The Office conducted a public activation blitz at the Nelspruit Taxi Rank today. As part of their mandates, the Office addresses complaints from the public regarding the conduct of the SANDF while on duty.

11/05/2026

PHOTOGRAPHS || The 🇿🇦South African Annual Gunners’ Memorial held on the 10th May 2026, in Potchefstroom, North West.

27/04/2026

As part of the Freedom Day celebrations, The Office participated in the event held at Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium in Mangaung. The Office's participation focused on informing the public about its services.

22/04/2026

Military Ombud Lt Gen (Ret) Vusumuzi Masondo today moderated a session during the Commemoration of the 21 years of the Election of the First Ombudsman of Angola. In his introductory speech the Ombud said Justice in public administration is not merely a legal requirement, but a moral imperative that shapes trust between citizens and the State.

17/04/2026

According to the Military Ombud Act of 2012. The Ombud may summon any person to submit an affidavit or affirmed declaration or to appear before him to give evidence or produce any document that has a bearing on the matter before him.

08/04/2026

The Military Ombud Lt Gen (Ret) Vusumuzi Masondo today addressed the Extended Army Command Cadre on the legislation that govern his Office. During his address, Military Ombud expressed concern over the prevalent issues related to grievance procedures within the military.