SANDF all set for Presidential Inauguration
Although the precise number of SANDF personnel to be deployed on the day of the inauguration was not provided for security reasons, the defence force is ready for the ceremony to be held at Loftus Versfeld Stadium.
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) says it is more than ready to deploy its various units to the much-awaited Presidential Inauguration on Saturday.
Lieutenant Colonel Philip Makopo said the Defence Department is this week putting the final touches to preparations for the ceremony.
“If you look at all the elements that are involved, we have the ceremonial guard, which will be part of the entire event. We will also be providing comprehensive, real time medical cover during the project, the motorcade and motorcycle movement by the military police. There will also be involvement of the Air Force, which will conduct a fly pass,” he said.
He added that individual services and divisions of the SANDF began preparing for the big day on May 13. “On 16 May, that was when everything was amalgamated. We started doing our rehearsals at a central location, where we are getting ourselves ready. We are going all out in terms of our contribution for the project.”
Although Makopo was unable to provide the precise number of SANDF personnel to be deployed on the day of the inauguration for security reasons, he said the defence force was ready for the ceremony.
Meanwhile, Police Minister Bheki Cele will address and inspect the law enforcement parade today prior to deployment in preparation for the Presidential Inauguration, which is expected be graced by several Heads of State and thousands of South Africans.
Source: SA Gov News
