Parliament receives correspondence from President Ramaphosa on the extension of SANDF deployment
The Presiding Officers of Parliament, National Assembly Speaker, Ms Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula and the Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Mr Amos Masondo, have received correspondence from President Cyril Ramaphosa extending the employment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), for service in fulfilment of an international obligation of the Republic of South Africa towards South African Development Community (SADC) Maritime security.
The employment is to counter the threat of piracy and other related illegal activities in the Indian Ocean.
The extension, effective from 01 April 2022 to 31 March 2023, is done per the provisions of section 201(2) (c) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, read with section 93 of the Defence Act, 2002 (Act No 42 of 2002).
In his letter, the President has indicated that the number of SANDF members employed for this extension is two hundred (200) and is expected to incur an expenditure of R154 000 000.
The Presiding Officers will bring the letter from the President to the attention of the Members of Parliament through parliament’s official publications.
Enquiries: Moloto Mothapo – 082 370 6930
