Following the passing of the Defence Amendment Bill by both houses of Parliament, the National Assembly (NA) and National Council of Provinces (NCOP) the President of the Republic, President Jacob Zuma has signed the Defence Act No 22 of 2010 making it law and introducing the Permanent Defence Force Service Commission.
The signing of the Defence Amendment Act, (Act No 22 of 2010) also introduces a new dispensation for the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) out of the public service.
The new dispensation sees all affairs of the SANDF being managed out of the public service in a new dispensation where the government is able to care for the soldiers in a manner that recognises their contribution to the country.
“The signing of the act introduces a new dispensation in the SANDF and a permanent National Defence Force Service Commission, this is a historic moment for our soldiers as the new dispensation manages all affairs of the SANDF in a manner that recognises that soldiers are our last line of defence, they protect our nation. Soldiers are celebrating this important milestone” Minister Sisulu said.
The minister added that the Department of Defence will move to finalise all the other details and structures for the effective functioning of the Permanent Commission and a new dispensation.
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Ndivhuwo Mabaya
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E-mail: Ndivhuwo.mabaya@dod.mil.za
