The fall of state-owned defence company Denel and budget cuts by the Treasury have led to the collapse of the defence industry in the country, says the defence minister.
Defence minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula appeared before parliament's defence and military veterans portfolio committee on Wednesday. File photo.The fall of state-owned defence company Denel and budget cuts by the Treasury have led to the collapse of the defence industry in the country.
“The reason why the defence industry is collapsing today is because of the cuts in the budget of the defence force.
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