
880 SANDF members deployed to protect Eskom power stations.
The deployment of 880 members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to guard several Eskom power plants across the nation has been approved by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, the National Assembly speaker, and Amos Masondo, the NCOP chair, have both received written notifications from the president.
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The expenditure expected to be incurred for this deployment is R 146 718 427.
According to the statement made public on Saturday, the troops collaborate with the South African Police Service (SAPS) as part of Operation Prosper to prevent and battle crime while upholding and maintaining law and order in the Republic of South Africa.
“Members of the SANDF employed will assist the SAPS in protecting Eskom power stations around the country where sabotage, theft and other crimes may threaten the functioning of power stations and the supply of electricity.”
“The current employment is authorised in accordance with the provisions of Section 201(2) (a) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996.”
“The employment is from 17 April 2023 to 17 October 2023.”
“Previously, 2700 members of the SANDF were employed to assist the SAPS in protecting Eskom power stations under Operation Prosper from 17 March 2023 to 17 April 2023.” read the statement.
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