South African Military Ombud

The Office took part in the Youth Day Commemoration outside FNB Stadium in Johannesburg, where they notified members of the public that the Military Ombud Act of 2012 allows them to file a formal complaint regarding the official conduct of SANDF members on duty.

The Office has commenced its Outreach Programme in Gauteng. This programme will see Office personnel visiting all military bases to inform uniformed members of the SANDF about the mandate and services of the Office. Among its key functions, the Office was established to assist both serving and former members of the SANDF who wish to lodge complaints regarding their conditions of service.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.