Motshekga absent from critical defence meeting

THE Democratic Alliance has criticised Defence Minister Angie Motshekga for failing to attend a critical meeting of the Joint Standing Committee on Defence, where the recent withdrawal of SANDF troops from the Democratic Republic of the Congo was set to be addressed.

- HOPE NTANZI

Despite the meeting being held virtually, the Minister was reportedly travelling in Russia and instead delegated the responsibility to her Deputy.

The DA has highlighted the gravity of this issue, particularly after 14 South African soldiers lost their lives during the mission in the DRC.