Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE AND MILITARY VETERANS
Republic of South Africa
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MEDIA ADVISORY
08 July 2025
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE AND MILITARY VETERANS TO HOST PRE-BUDGET
VOTE BRIEFING
The Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Ms Angie Motshekga, accompanied by
Deputy Ministers Maj Gen (Ret) Bantu Holomisa and Mr Richard Mkhungo, and
supported by the Chief of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), General
Rudzani Maphwanya, will host a media briefing ahead of the tabling of the Department’s
2025 Budget Vote.
This pre-budget briefing will offer members of the media an opportunity to gain insight
into the Department’s strategic outlook, key priorities for the 2025/26 financial year, and
expectations from the Budget Vote presentation. The leadership will also reflect on
progress made over the past year and share forward-looking commitments aligned with
the Medium-Term Development Plan (2025–2030).
Details of the Briefing are as follows:
Date: Wednesday, 9 July 2025
Time: 09:00 – 09:45
Venue: Imbizo Media Room, Parliament, 120 Plein Street, Cape Town
Ends.
For media enquiries, please contact:
Onicca Kwakwa
Ministry Spokesperson
Mmaneo.Kwakwa@dod.mil.za
066 308 2630
Issued by: Ministry of Defence and Military Veterans