Ramaphosa hails SANDF as country marks Armed Forces Day. Image: GCIS
Ramaphosa praises SANDF on Armed Forces Day
Ramaphosa has commended the men and women in uniform who put their lives on the line in the course of their duty in the country
Ramaphosa hails SANDF as country marks Armed Forces Day. Image: GCIS
On Tuesday, President Cyril Ramaphosa praised the work of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) in Richards Bay.
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RAMAPHOSA GAVE AN ADDRESS
As commander-in-chief, the president gave an address on Armed Forces Day, where he thanked the army for its contribution to the development of the country.
“They are to be found on rescue missions in times of disaster, building bridges where a desperate need exists and rehabilitating rivers from the effects of pollution.” He added the SANDF have time and time again shown that they are a force for good.
“I wish to pay tribute to all members of our armed forces who, at great risk to their own lives, work tirelessly to help maintain law and order in times of crisis,” Ramaphosa said.
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EVENT IS TO HONOUR LIVES LOST ON DUTY
The annual event is to honour women and men who have lost their lives in the course of duty. Ramaphosa said that the SANDF members acted without hesitation when the country needed them most.
He praised them for carrying the country on their shoulders during turbulent times.
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SANDF PLAYS IMPORTANT PART IN COUNTRY
“I salute you all who carry out tasks in a time of disaster, that literally stands between life and death.”
Ramaphosa also told the armed forces that they played an important part in the country’s social and economic development.
“As we gather to honour the serving members of our armed forces, those who have served in the past and those who have fallen over the years, we are reminded that we stand on the shoulders of patriots such as Reverend Isaac Wauchope Dyobha who, when confronted with death aboard the SS Mendi, led his countrymen in song,” Ramaphosa said.
