Minister must explain presence of Russian commercial aircraft at Waterkloof
5 May 2023
There are many unanswered questions surrounding the landing of a commercial Russian freight aircraft at the Waterkloof Air Force Base last week.
The matter is already making waves internationally with the New York Times, among others, reporting on it.
Although the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Thandi Modise, says that permission was granted for the landing beforehand, she must also explain why the Waterkloof Air Force Base, in particular, was used.
According to the Minister, the cargo was destined for the Russian Embassy and items like diplomatic mail may not be searched.