insert_link Africa In S.A, SCOPA Slams Govt Over SANDF Deaths in DRC S.A's Parliament's standing committee on Public Accounts has criticised government neglect of the Defence Ministry after 13 SANDF soldiers died in clashes with M23 rebels in the DRC. SCOPA chairperson Songezo Zibi highlighted the dire consequences of inadequate support in active conflict zones: today29 January, 2025
insert_link South Africa Parliament’s Scopa to Call Defence Minister Over Audit Concerns Parliament’s standing committee on Public Accounts has resolved to call minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Angie Motshekga, to respond to issues emanating from the department’s 2023/2024 financial year audit outcomes. The Auditor-General briefed Scopa on the department's audit outcomes and Denel's. Scopa chairperson, Songezo Zibi, says of concern is a string of material irregularities in which senior officials failed to hold those responsible accountable either for maladministration, misconduct, or […] today20 November, 2024