SONA 2025 | SANDF to stick to tradition for parade and fly-over, despite DA's request
The SANDF said on Thursday via X that it will be participating in SONA 2025 with a ceremonial guard, fly-past, 21-gun salute, ...
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SANDF makes 2026 MSDS application forms available
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has opened its Military Skills Development System (MSDS) applications for 2026, allowing young and deserving South Africans the chance to join the ...
DA calls for cut back of military parade at SONA, citing soldiers' sacrifices in DRC
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has written to the Speaker of Parliament, Thoko Didiza, urging the immediate reduction of military parade arrangements for the State of the Nation Address (SONA) on ...
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DA Wants State of the Nation Address Military Parade to Be Toned Down, South Africans Disagree
The Democratic Alliance has called on the Speaker of Parliament to cancel the fly-over ahead of the State of the Nation Address 2025, but South Africans don't agree.
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DA calls for scaling down of military parade in this year’s SONA
DA says it's unbefitting for officials to be entertained by military displays at the SONA given the dire situation SANDF troops face in DRC.
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Calls to scale down military role at Sona out of respect for SA troops in DRC
“The DA has written to the Speaker of Parliament, Thoko Didiza, urging the immediate scaling-down of military parade arrangements for the upcoming Sona on 6 February 2025,” Hattingh said.