What the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) is badly underfunded and is in a state that could reasonably be described as verging on crisis, is almost universally accepted among all those who are interested in the country’s defence capabilities and by the local aerospace and defence industries. Thabiso Tema spoke with Angie Motshekga, Minister of Defence and Military Veterans of South Africa. 

What the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) is badly underfunded and is in a state that could reasonably be described as verging on crisis, is almost universally accepted among all those who are interested in the country’s defence capabilities and by the local aerospace and defence industries. Thabiso Tema spoke with Angie Motshekga, Minister of Defence and Military Veterans of South Africa.

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<li>RISE Mzansi announces Lukhona Mnguni as Joburg mayoral candidate</li>
<li>Former president Kgalema Motlanthe criticises the state of the ANC</li>
<li>ANC leadership tensions over the Phala Phala impeachment committee process</li>
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Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Professor Sipho Seepe, political analyst, about the latest political developments ahead of the 2026 local government elections.

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