The Department of Defence (DOD) and Military Veterans hereby confirms that a South African Air Force C130 Hercules will be departing from Air Force Base Waterkloof on Tuesday, 16 August 2011, to Mogadishu, Somalia.
The DOD is providing assistance in this venture in line with the government outcome of creating ‘a better South Africa, thereby contribute to a better Africa and a better world’.
The C130 will be airlifting 18 tons of essential food and anti-malaria medication to Mogadishu tomorrow, in support of the Gift of the Givers who have been working with various South Africans to contribute to the plight of the people of Somalia who are suffering under severe drought.
Enquiries:
Brigadier General Marthie Visser
Director Corporate Communication
Cell: 082 459 1893
South African National Defence Force (SANDF) support to humanitarian aid in Somalia
