Exposed: South African Air Force in critical condition as 85% of fleet remains grounded
18 October 2023
In a shocking revelation, the Minister of Defence, Thandi Modise, disclosed the dire state of affairs within the South African Air Force (SAAF). A recent response to a parliamentary question by DA member of Parliament Kobus Marais uncovered that a staggering 85% of the SAAF's aircraft fleet is currently out of action, leaving the nation vulnerable to security threats.
Of the 388 aircraft fleet cited by Minister Modise, the statistics are alarming:
188 aircraft are grounded or non-serviceable;
60 are awaiting major rebuilds;