Is it right for the military to spend millions on parades while facing operational funding crises?
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Recent reports reveal that the South African National Defence Force spent a staggering R823 million on deployments while simultaneously splashing out on lavish parades and parties. This has sparked a major debate about fiscal responsibility and whether our security agencies are prioritizing optics over actual operational readiness. Do you believe these ceremonies are necessary for military morale, or is it a wasteful use of taxpayers' money that should be redirected to better equipment and welfare for our soldiers?
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