Defence Force fighting for survival while money is squandered
10 April 2024
While there is no stopping the decay of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), money is still being squandered on a large scale.
According to the reply to a parliamentary question by Dr Pieter Groenewald, leader of the FF Plus, to the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Thandi Modise, it seems that the official home of the Defence Force chief in Waterkloof has been standing vacant since 30 November 2021.
Just the utility rates, including power, water and sanitation, for the past 28 months amount to R251 128. The house on the corner of Edward and Rose Street is also still being guarded by military personnel.
According to the Minister, the property needs renovations and "due to the high cost of maintenance and repair work", it will only be undertaken in the new financial year.