NAVY’S SUNK

We’re under water, defence chiefs admit

“The [budget allocation] allowed for only basic and minimal maintenance and repair to be conducted to keep vessels afloat and where possible to move. The situation has led to the steady deterioration of our maritime capabilities, numerous operational defects and [vessels’] non-availability to go to sea.” — Secretary of Defence Lieutenant General Vusumuzi Masondo, in his response to parliament last month