Defence Minister Angie Motshekga has warned that employee compensation is projected to push the department R3.3 billion over budget, with the funding crisis threatening the SANDF’s ability to function effectively.

Defence Minister Angie Motshekga has warned that employee compensation is projected to push the department R3.3 billion over budget, with the funding crisis threatening the…

South Africa defence spending on salaries will overshoot by R3.3 billion this year, the minister told parliament, with larger gaps forecast to 2029.