Harare, The Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Lindiwe Sisulu will arrive today leading a delegation of Ministers to attend the fourth session of the Zimbabwe-South Africa Joint Permanent Commission on Defence and Security.
The Permanent Commission will evaluate progress made by both countries since the third meeting held in South Africa in November 2007. The Commission will look at common issues of Defence and Security, among them progress on de-mining the Great Limpopo Transfonteir Park, coordinated patrols along the border, preparation and launch of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Standby Brigade, exchange programmes and cooperation during the 2010 World Cup and efficient border management.
The Commission is also looking at counter drug trafficking measures, prevention of stock theft, joint operations to stop armed robberies, management of deportation and Beitbridge border post efficiency.
The Minister is joined by the Ministers of Correctional Services Nosiviwe Maphisa Nqakula, Minister of Police Nathi Mthethwa, Minister of State Security Dr Siyabonga Cwele, Deputy Minister of Justice A Nel and Deputy Minister of Defence and Military Veterans Thabang Makwetla.
Senior officials and Military Generals are currently meeting to prepare for the Ministerial session to be held on Thursday, 13 November 2009.
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Issued by: Department of Defence and Military Veterans
11 November 2009
