Defence force gearing up for Confederations Cup, says chief
THE SANDF is readying itself for the Confederations Cup in June and next year’s World Cup, the chief of joint operations, Admiral Philip Schoultz, has said.
Schoultz said that although the SANDF’s combined forces were “stretched” because of missions in Africa and other parts of the world, it had been factored into their annual planning and would not affect their preparations for the World Cup.
He said the SANDF was more than capable of meeting their current international commitments, as well as those at home.
“We are planning for the national elections, should we be required to assist, as well as the 2010 World Cup and the Confederations Cup.”
In addition to being on standby for the elections and the two major sporting events, Schoultz said military forces were also gearing up for the SA Development Community’s (SADC) military exercise, set to be held in South Africa in September.
”We have a full two years ahead, with a Gauteng 2010 World Cup preparatory exercise early in the year, the Confederations Cup, the elections and the inauguration of the president.”
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24 Février 2009 à 11:22 dans
- zsandf (anglais)
