No sign of SANDF soldiers at Parliament yet
President Jacob Zuma has authorised the deployment of 441 soldiers to assist in in keeping “law and order” during the State of the Nation Address that will take place tomorrow.
Parliament is a hive of activity as media houses and officials set up for what is sure to be an exciting Opening of Parliament.
The EFF has already condemned the deployment of SANDF members to parliament, calling it the 'securitisation of the people’s parliament.'
According to a statement by the Presidency, members of the South African National Defence Force will be working in cooperation with members of the South African Police Service.