Is the South African Army Falling Apart? The Full Breakdown.

In this video, I break down the real state of the South African Army in 2025 — including its personnel strength, budget, major bases, armoured vehicles, tanks, artillery, MRAPs, logistics trucks, UAVs, small arms, and overall combat capability. South Africa once had one of Africa’s strongest armies, but decades of underfunding and ageing equipment have reduced readiness, and many modernisation projects like Hoefyster, Aorta, Sepula, Outcome, Protector and Phalama remain delayed or incomplete. I explain what the Army actually has, which systems are still operational, what’s in storage, and why the force continues to function despite limited resources. This is a clear, factual overview of the SANDF’s landward forces, their current challenges, their remaining strengths, and what the South African Army needs to rebuild its capability. If you’d like to support my channel, please consider buying me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/asherpardey If you’d like me to explore a specific topic, or if you have a question, reach out in the comments below. Follow me on Instagram:   / asherpardey   My photos on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@asherpardey