Speaking at this year's Armed Forces Day event held in Polokwane in Limpopo on Friday, President Ramaphosa said South Africa looks to the SANDF to assist in meeting the country's obligations with regards to supporting continental peace and security. "These men and women do remarkable work in safeguarding our borders and in assisting the South African Police Service with crime prevention. A total of 616 black South African troops died when the SS Mendi steamship sank on its way to France. Armed Forces Day celebrations will continue until 22 February when military personnel from outside Limpopo are expected to depart the province. (With Inputs from South African Government Press Release)Download The Devdiscourse News App for Latest News.

Source: The North Africa Journal February 21, 2020 11:48 UTC