The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) plays a critical role in safeguarding South Africa’s security and sovereignty. For individuals or organizations seeking to connect with SANDF for various inquiries—whether for media purposes, military services, or general communication—having the right contact details is crucial.

Here’s a comprehensive guide to SANDF’s key departments and officials for easy reference.

Director-General: Sonto Kudjoe, Ms

The Director-General oversees the administrative functions of the SANDF. Reach out for high-level communication or defense-related matters.

• Postal Address: Private Bag X910, PRETORIA, 0001
• Street Address: Defence Headquarters, Armscor Building, cnr Delmas Avenue and Nossob Streets, Erasmusrand, PRETORIA
• Phone: 012 355 6219 | 012 355 6220
• Fax: 012 347 7445
• Email: secdef@dod.mil.za

Head of Communications: Siphiwe Dlamini, Mr

For all media-related inquiries and public relations matters, you can reach out to the SANDF’s communications team.

• Postal Address: Private Bag X161, PRETORIA, 0001
• Street Address: Defence Headquarters, Armscor Building, cnr Delmas Avenue and Nossob Streets, Erasmuskloof, PRETORIA
• Phone: 012 355 6105
• Fax: 012 355 6013
• Email: Siphiwe.Dlamini@dod.mil.za

Chief of the SANDF: General Rudzani Maphwanya

General Maphwanya leads the SANDF. His office is responsible for the strategic leadership and management of South Africa’s defense forces.

• Postal Address: Private Bag X141, PRETORIA, 0001
• Street Address: Defence Headquarters, Armscor Building, cnr Delmas Avenue and Nossob Streets, Erasmuskloof Ext 4, PRETORIA
• Phone: 012 355 6060
• Fax: 012 355 6023
• Email: Rudzani.Maphwanya@dod.mil.za

Media Liaison Officer: Colonel Selinah Rawlins

For all media and press-related inquiries, SANDF’s Media Liaison Officer is your point of contact.

• Postal Address: Private Bag X141, PRETORIA, 0001
• Street Address: Defence Headquarters, Armscor Building, cnr Delmas Avenue and Nossob Streets, Erasmuskloof Ext 4, PRETORIA
• Phone: 012 355 6302
• Fax: 012 355 6016

South African Air Force (SAAF)

For matters concerning the South African Air Force, including public relations and media engagements, the details are as follows:

• Postal Address: Private Bag X199, PRETORIA, 0001
• Street Address: SA Air Force Office, cnr First Street and Dequar Road, PRETORIA
• Phone: 012 312 2134
• Fax: 012 312 2801
• Email: saafmedialiaison@gmail.com

South African Army

For inquiries related to the South African Army, these are the contact details for Army Headquarters:

• Postal Address: Private Bag X981, PRETORIA, 0001
• Street Address: SA Army Headquarters, Dequar Road, PRETORIA
• Phone: 012 355 1902
• Fax: 012 355 1414
• Email: armycorpcomm@gmail.com

South African Navy

The Navy’s public relations team can be contacted for information regarding naval operations and related activities.

• Postal Address: Private Bag X104, PRETORIA, 0001
• Street Address: Department of Defence-Navy Office, 224 Visagie Street, PRETORIA
• Phone: 012 339 4222
• Email: theomabina@sanavy.co.za

South African Military Health Service (SAMHS)

The SAMHS oversees military healthcare services and support within the SANDF. For health service-related inquiries, here are the details:

• Postal Address: Private Bag X104, PRETORIA, 0001
• Street Address: SAMHS HQ, Katzenellenbogen Building, Corner Jochemus and Nossob Streets, PRETORIA
• Phone: 012 484 4702 | 012 484 4701
• Email: Samhs.communication@gmail.com