South Africa:   EFF Statement on Deployment of 441 Soldiers for State of the Nation Address

EFF, 9 February 2017

The EFF has taken note of the fact that Zuma has authorized the employment of 441 members of SANDF for the State of the Nation Address. Zuma has deployed these military personnel… Read more »

South Africa:   Soldiers to Be Deployed for Parliament's Opening - Why This Bodes Ill

The Conversation Africa, 8 February 2017

South Africa's President Jacob Zuma has drawn sharp criticism for his decision to have a military presence to help police "maintain law and order" during the opening of parliament.… Read more »

South Africa:   Parliament Says No Soldier Among the 441 Soldiers Will Be Deployed With the Parliamentary Precinct for the 2017 SONA

Govt of SA, 8 February 2017

We have noted with serious concern the mis-understanding that the declaratory order issued by the President, employing 441 members of the South African Defence Force to Parliament,… Read more »

South Africa:   Army Presence at State of Nation 'Declaration of War'

News24Wire, 7 February 2017

Political parties on Tuesday questioned the legality of President Jacob Zuma's move to have 441 soldiers help police maintain "law and order" at the opening of Parliament. Read more »