Defence Cluster Parliament of RSA

Parliament’s Peace & Security Cluster Chairpersons brief the media TOMORROW on oversight of: ▪️ Crime ▪️ Defence ▪️ National Security 📅 19 March 2026 ⏰ 12:00 📍 Parliament Library #WeeklyMediaBriefing Co-Chairperson of JSCD, Mr Phiroane Phala will outline Defence’s role in crime fighting, including: ▪️ Arms control oversight ▪️ Defence industry & economic growth ▪️ SANDF internal deployment #7thParliament

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Mr @IanCameron23, will speak on police and military cooperation in fighting crime, highlighting: ▪️ The SANDF deployment to support law enforcement ▪️ Taxi-related violence and conflicts of interest between SAPS and private security ▪️ Key crime statistics shaping policing strategies ▪️ The impact of the Ad Hoc Committee programme on the committee’s oversight work #WeeklyMediaBriefing #7thParliament

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans, Mr Dakota Legoete, will outline the committee’s mandate, including: ▪️ Government’s response to crime & illegal mining ▪️ SANDF deployment to support law enforcement ▪️ Intelligence consolidation & joint operations ▪️ The specialised agency of SANDF special forces and SAPS special task force #WeeklyMediaBriefing #7thParliament

The Joint Standing Committee on Defence today met with the Chairperson of the National Conventional Arms Control Committee (NCACC), Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, to discuss matters relating to the regulation and strategic positioning of the defence industry.

MEDIA STATEMENT:JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON DEFENCE CALLS FOR BETTER COMMUNICATION BETWEEN GOVERNMENT AND DEFENCE INDUSTRY

The Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans received a presentation from the Deputy Ministry of Defence and Military Veterans on the A-List of the Defence Amendment Bill and the Military Discipline Supplementary Measures Amendment Bill. @ParliamentofRSA @SANDF_ZA

The Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans today conducted clause-by-clause deliberations on the Defence Amendment Bill and the Military Discipline Supplementary Measures Amendment Bill. @ParliamentofRSA @HealthSocClust @JustSecuCluster @GovernanceClus1 @SANDF_ZA

MEDIA STATEMENT ACADEMICS CAUTION DEFENCE COMMITTEE AGAINST PROLONGED SANDF DEPLOYMENTS IN FIGHT AGAINST CRIME mailchi.mp/8b302d0d5e85/a… @ParliamentofRSA @HealthSocClust @SANDF_ZA

The discussions are focusing on internal security and the role of military deployments, as part of the Committee’s ongoing work to strengthen oversight and ensure informed decision-making on matters affecting the country’s safety and stability.

Catch the proceedings of the meeting via link: youtube.com/live/pFsSS7KXN…

The Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans is today engaging with internationally respected experts in national security, military strategy and military sociology. @ParliamentofRSA @SANDF_ZA @GovernanceClus1 @JustSecuCluster

MEDIA ALERT: HIGHER EDUCATION COMMITTEE TO RECEIVE BRIEFINGS ON EMPLOYMENT OF FOREIGN ACADEMICS AT UNIVERSITIES AND TVET COLLEGES mailchi.mp/6762dcca88ef/m… @ParliamentofRSA @HigherEduGovZA @HomeAffairsSA @EconoCluster @GovernanceClus1 @DefenceCluster @FinanceCluster

MEDIA ALERT: COMMITTEE TO VISIT WALTER SISULU UNIVERSITY’S KOMANI CAMPUS mailchi.mp/5957f8df068f/m… @ParliamentofRSA @WalterSisuluUni @HigherEduGovZA @myNSFAS @DefenceCluster @FinanceCluster @GovernanceClus1 @EconoCluster @JustSecuCluster

MEDIA STATEMENT: COMMITTEE COMMENDS DEFENCE FORCE COMMITMENT DESPITE NEED FOR SIGNIFICANT RECAPACITATION AND REBUILDING

The Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans invites the public to make written submissions on the Defence Amendment Bill and the Military Discipline Supplementary Measures Amendment Bill. @ParliamentofRSA @SANDF_ZA @GovernanceClus1 @JustSecuCluster

South Africa is ready! 🇿🇦 Durban warmly welcomes all delegates from SADC Member Countries to the 58th SADC-PF Plenary Assembly. We look forward to meaningful dialogue and strengthened regional partnerships. #SADCPF #ClimateAction #ParliamentaryDiplomacy