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Inadequate: The air force could not support firefighters battling the recent blaze on Table Mountain because its helicopters needed servicing. Photo: Mujahid Safodien/AFP
DENEL

Denel money woes clip air force’s wings

A senior officer says the shortage of spares and and ability to service aircraft and vehicles has a negative effect on the SANDF’s operational ability

  • Erika Gibson
6 min read
LINDIWE SISULU

Pilots fly taxis for VIPs

Taxpayers are funding the use of military aircraft to ferry ministers around. Mandy de Waal reports.

  • Mandy de Waal
4 min read