Lack of discipline by South African forces cause for concern

MEDIA STATEMENT RELEASED BY:
MR. VELAPHI NDLOVU - MP
IFP SPOKESPERSON FOR SAFETY & SECURITY

September 11, 2006

The IFP spokesperson for Safety and Security, Mr. Velaphi Ndlovu, today said:

"The IFP notes with concern and shock the overall lack of discipline by South African forces in peace-keeping missions throughout Africa. We find the loss of millions of Rands worth of ammunition and equipment appalling, and ask, how the Defence Minister can make known the fact that he is aware of the problem, but at the same time not tell the taxpayers how he is prepared to address the situation."

"The IFP would like to see action being taken against negligent soldiers and calls on the Secretary of Defence for complete transparency and openness when informing the South African public about the remedial action taken to address these very serious problems."


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