Defence analyst, Helmoed Heitman, was reacting to a leaked internal memo that suggested that the SANDF was on high alert right now, due to the potential for unrest within our borders.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has written to the presiding officers of Parliament for the authorisation of 2,700 soldiers to remain on the ground until March, in the wake of recent assaults on national key points
While taxpayers worries around adequate policing during the July anarchy have still not been addressed, experts are warning that a complete overhaul of the SAPS is needed.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the deployment of 10,000 military officials at various identified hotspots all over the country, but it will come at a cost of R47 million.