The SA National Defence Force defended its upcoming naval exercise with Russia and China, saying South Africa has previously done training exercises with other nations. | kaveels
The SA National Defence Force defended its upcoming naval exercise with Russia and China, saying South Africa has previously done training exercises with other nations.
Despite backlash over the planned event, top SANDF officials described the exercise as part of ordinary activities which would strengthen the nations involved. "It is not the first time the SANDF is engaged in an exercise with foreign countries on a multilateral basis," said top military official Lieutenant-General Michael Ramantswana.Get 14 days free to read all our investigative and in-depth journalism. Thereafter you will be billed R75 per month. You can cancel anytime and if you cancel within 14 days you won't be billed.
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