Department of Military Veterans

🚨REMINDER: Last date to submit inputs for the healthcare benefit draft regulations is 14 March 2026. Visit: dmv.gov.za for more information.

MEDIA ADVISORY 21 APRIL 2026 MINISTERS SIMELANE AND MOTSHEKGA TO HAND OVER HOUSES, TITLE DEEDS AND CONDUCT OPERATION SIYAHLOLA IN KWAZULU NATAL Minister of Human Settlements, Thembi Simelane, together with the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Angie Motshekga, will tomorrow, 22 April 2026, hand over houses to military veterans and title deeds to fully subsidised housing beneficiaries at the uMshwathi Local Municipality, KwaZulu Natal. dhs.gov.za/node/2182 #HousingTheNation #ServiceDeliveryZA

Exciting new opportunities available! Visit our eRecruitment portal to apply! erecruitment.dha.gov.za #DeliveringDignityForAll #TeamHomeAffairs

AMMENDED REGULATIONS ON MILITARY VETERANS PENSION BENEFIT Developed through consultation with military veterans and the public, the Military Veterans Pension Regulations are here to support and uplift. 🔗 dmv.gov.za for details #MilitaryVeteransPension

❓Did you know? We have offices in Johannesburg! 📍129 Fox Street, Ikusasa House (1st Floor), Marshalltown Visit dmv.gov.za/contact.htm for more provincial offices.

Here's what you need to know about the #MilitaryVeteransPension. Read the FAQ's — dmv.gov.za/benefits/pensi…

The Department of Defence making oral submission at the National Inquiry into Policy Framework around Artisanal Mining in South Africa.

The DMV, through the DVCE Work Stream, will begin verification of military veteran applicants in KZN from 2 Feb 2026. Applicants from MK, APLA, AZANLA & self-defence units (2016–Feb 2022) must attend in person. More information on dmv.gov.za

Closing off a successful Back To School campaign in the Eastern Cape Province with the Deputy Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, General (Ret.) Bantubonke Holomisa. Photos & videos: facebook.com/share/p/1GHe5Y…

Today is the last day for the Deputy Minister of Defence and Military Veterans to engage with learners, teachers and other stakeholders in the Eastern Cape District Minucipality of Sarah Baartman as part of the Eastern Cape Provincial Government's #Back2School drive. @SANDF_ZA

#Back2School #BackToSchool2026

The Deputy Minister of @SANDF_ZA and @VeteransZA, @BantuHolomisa will continue his visits to schools within the Sarah Baartman District Municipality, where he will engage learners, educators, school management, and key stakeholders. #Back2School

The Deputy Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, @BantuHolomisa takes part in the @EASTERNCAPEGOV Back2School Campaign at Tsitsikamma High School.

Today in Rustenburg, the @DSBD_SA, together with the DMV hosts a consultation session with military veterans and other business owners to discuss the #InyamazaneFund.

"After the results of the Anti-Pass Campaign in Sharpeville and Langa, non-violence as a weapon for resistence in South Africa was buried." He wrote in his autobiography  'Lest We Forget' Read more here: dmv.gov.za/documents/book…

Your input is needed! The Department of Home Affairs is reviewing its policies on citizenship, immigration, and refugee protection. The draft revised White Paper is now open for public comment until 31 January 2026. This is your chance to contribute to shaping these critical laws. Read the document and find out how to submit your comments via the link below. 🔗 Read and Respond: zurl.co/Ydt2x #GovZAUpdates #PolicyReview #HomeAffairsSA #MigrationPolicy

*FAKE NEWS ALERT!* Please note that the advertised bursary applications are fake.

The government has announced a pension increase for military veterans and those receiving disability grants due to their military service. These increases are backdated to 1 April 2025. Key Changes: •Pension Amounts: The monthly pension and disability grant amounts have been increased. •Lump-Sum Payouts: The one-time payment (gratuity) for a service-related disability has also been raised. In short, this notice officially confirms that more money is on the way for South Africa's military veterans and pensioners. Read the full document here: zurl.co/arDtg #GovZAUpdates #MilitaryVeterans

Visit dmv.gov.za to download the latest Department of Military Veterans Annual Report (2024/2025)

Please note that only applicants with complete files will be verified. The Department encourages all eligible former NSF members in the Northern Cape Province to attend and finalise their verification.

Applicants are encouraged to contact the DMV Database Office on 063 815 0304 or 060 519 9116 to confirm whether their files have been forwarded to the DVCE Work Stream for invitation to appear before the verification panel.

DEPARTMENT CONTINUES VERIFICATION PROCESS FOR NATIONAL MILITARY VETERANS DATABASE APPLICANTS IN THE NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCE. #militaryVeteransZA #DVCENorthernCape