COSATU has slammed the R372 million budget allocated for the Defence Force Day parade, arguing that the funds would be better spent addressing SANDF challenges such as poor facilities, mismanagement, and limited resources for soldiers. We spoke to COSATU Parliamentary Co-ordinator, Matthew Parks, about the union’s concerns and the call for government to prioritise the needs of servicemen and women over ceremonial spending.

COSATU has slammed the R372 million budget allocated for the Defence Force Day parade, arguing that the funds would be better spent addressing SANDF challenges such as poor facilities, mismanagement, and limited resources for soldiers. We spoke to COSATU Parliamentary Co-ordinator, Matthew Parks, about the union&rsquo;s concerns and the call for government to prioritise the needs of servicemen and women over ceremonial spending.

POWER Perspective is a talkback show hosted by Tessa Dooms. It typically features no-holds-barred discussions ranging from politics and socioeconomic matters to religion and lifestyle topics. POWER Perspective brings you hard-hitting interviews and debates featuring all the big names in politics. This show has a dedicated fanbase of “Perspectivians” and is a must-listen to, to understand what is happening politically in today's South Africa.

POWER Perspective is a talkback show hosted by Tessa Dooms. It typically features no-holds-barred discussions ranging from politics and socioeconomic matters to religion and lifestyle topics. POWER Perspective brings you hard-hitting interviews and debates featuring all the big names in politics. This show has a dedicated fanbase of &ldquo;Perspectivians&rdquo; and is a must-listen to, to understand what is happening politically in today's South Africa.

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COSATU Slams R372 Million Defence Force Day Parade Budget

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COSATU Slams R372 Million Defence Force Day Parade Budget

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