Committee addresses SANDF powers of arrests and use of personal safety firms

Committee addresses SANDF powers of arrests and use of personal safety firms

Committee members expressed their concern that improper arrests might result in an absence of convictions. Senior members of the South African Police Drive (Saps) and South African Nationwide Defence Drive (SANDF) deployed to stabilise crime within the nation are ironing out the operational kinks. The Joint Standing Committee on Defence and Police met on Friday…

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MPs slam Motshekga’s absence as questions mount over SANDF deployment readiness

MPs slam Motshekga’s absence as questions mount over SANDF deployment readiness

MPs expressed frustration after Defence and Navy Veterans Minister Angie Motshekga as soon as once more didn’t attend a key parliamentary assembly, whereas issues had been additionally raised concerning the preparedness of troops set to be deployed throughout South Africa. The Joint Standing Committee on Defence met in Cape City on Friday, 6 March 2026,…

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