Tag: Makwetla
Military training not affected by coronavirus – deputy defence minister
Military training programmes in the national defence force are not affected by the coronavirus pandemic and continue “as usual,” according to Deputy Defence and...
Budget vote speech by Deputy Minister of Defence and Military Veterans,...
“Noluthando alias ‘Agnes’ Ncwana, to whose memory I wish to dedicate my remarks in this budget debate this morning, was a military veteran who...
New military veterans organisation has R300 million to disburse
The six-strong executive of the newly formed SA National Military Veterans association (SANMVA) will oversee the allocation of R300 million worth of...
SANDF deaths near the 30 mark in four months
The importance of the SA National Defence Force (SANDF) as an instrument of government has been highlighted, sadly, on the debit side...
Speech: Deputy Minister of Defence and Military veterans: Thabang Makwetla: defence...
Chairperson, Honourable Members of the Defence Portfolio-Committee and the House at large,
Dignitaries and distinguished stake-holders in the Public Gallery,
Rolihlahla Nelson Mandela says,...
Speech: Deputy Minister of Defence and Military veterans: Thabang Makwetla: defence...
Chairperson, Honourable Members of the Defence Portfolio-Committee and the House at large,
Dignitaries and distinguished stake-holders in the Public Gallery,
Rolihlahla Nelson Mandela says,...
SA, Namibia talk defence, security
The South Africa Namibia Joint Permanent Commission on Defence and Security has held its 11th session, noting "with satisfaction" the continued cooperation...
Fund to help veterans launch businesses
Military veterans will soon get their own investment arm – similar to the now defunct Umsobomvu Youth Fund – which will offer...
Recognise NSM: SA Legion
Veterans' organisation, the South African Legion, is calling Deputy Minister of Defence and Military Veterans Thabang Makwetla to reconsider changing the definition...
SA likely to increase peacekeeping: Makwetla
South Africa is likely to increase its commitment to peacekeeping, says deputy minister of defence and military veterans Thabang Makwetla. He was...
Makwetla to address defenceWeb PKO conference
Deputy Minister of Defence and Military Veterans Thabang Makwetla will present a keynote address at next Thursday's defenceWeb Peacekeeping Africa 2010 conference...
Border Management Agency coming this year
Justice and Constitutional Development minister Jeff Radebe says government will establish a border management agency this year.
Addressing journalists yesterday...
From editor to donkey
There is a very good reason journalists should attend events rather than rely on media statements: to make sure they actually happen....
Vet task team hands report to Sisulu
South African Minister of Defence and Military Veterans Lindiwe Sisulu this morning received what her office is calling a "much awaited report...
A good 2010 for military vets?
President Jacob Zuma yesterday promised a happy new year to military veterans.
He reminded that government earlier this year appointed a task team...