’The SANDF capability is required to deploy in cooperation with the SAPS to provide the required support and assistance in line with the constitutional legislative framework.’
Cape Town - The SANDF has informed Parliament that the assessment by the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structures has determined a probability of security threat during the local government election.
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the deployment of 10 000 soldiers in all provinces from Saturday until Wednesday at a cost of R47.2 million. According to the report, the primary focus of SANDF will also protect IEC voting material storage warehouses and be on standby to respond to situations beyond the control of the law enforcement agencies.
He also enquired whether Sangweni could share information that there could be something to be expected.In his response, Sangweni said SADF was constrained in terms of funding. “We have taken a different decision as NatJoints and justice, crime prevention and security cluster. It is preferable that the military not be on the streets, not be at voting stations, and go deal with critical objectives, primarily to relieve the SAPS, and the metro police to go out there and be at voting stations, and to do visible policing and other law enforcement requirements,” he said.
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