Top CEO says South Africa should close its National Defence Force and use the billions it will save to grow the economy

I understand what Hendrik is getting at, but we aren't comparable to Costa Rica and never will be. Costa Rica's shield is the USA. Though money here is squandered, SA does have mandates.

It is an easy statement to make; things go to schit here, Hendrik is already cozy abroad. He looks like someone who would call the UK his home.

No, our military can't be retired. It is the ANC that needs to be retired.
 
Does this person know about the Muslim terrorists gaining numbers in africa? Even if our army is subpar, id rather have them than rely solely on the boere.
 
This is an ignorant take. The military should not be closed - it certainly could do with modernisation and other improvements. I would say that maybe defence spending should not balloon; it should not be the largest line item on the government's budget. Embassies are needed; they provide basic consular services to South Africans abroad and also help with relationship building with other governments. I do not think they are retirement homes for politicians. Investing back into the economy is not as easy as cutting spend from other departments a few CEOs think should be cut.
 
China could build a base here to help defend Africa from the USA interests.
 
Decarin said:
Bruh, you don't need the army until one day you need the army...
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Not our army though. Your are probably better off without them.
Corelli said:
And who will protect us against attack, the tooth fairy?
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I would trust the tooth fairy more than our defence force in its current state.
White Guy said:
Does this person know about the Muslim terrorists gaining numbers in africa? Even if our army is subpar, id rather have them than rely solely on the boere.
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Don’t underestimate the superior military capability of the boere. The Brits did that in 1898, and it didn’t turn out well for them.
JerryMungo said:
Oh… would you look at that!

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Why does this oke get airtime?
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Since when do you have to have your primary residence in South Africa to be allowed an opinion? So it no South African living abroad allowed an opinion?
 
Zellephant said:
Since when do you have to have your primary residence in South Africa to be allowed an opinion? So it no South African living abroad allowed an opinion?
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Sure you are allowed an opinion, just don’t think it will be taken seriously on matters of security for those whose primary residence is in the country.
 
Just for those who couldn’t be bothered to read the full article, here is what he actually said:

“While I would like to see South Africa able to defend itself, if money is being wasted, let’s apply those resources better,” he said.

“There are many areas across South Africa where we could use our resources more effectively.”

“Despite the good job done by National Treasury regarding fiscal discipline, we can allocate our money much better.””
 
Can’t see this flying. Also it’s not just South Africa, our partnerships with other countries probably require us to have some kind of defense force.
 
Laughable rubbish.

What is this new trend anyway, CEO's everywhere coming here with massive advice? They're just older businessmen, no speshul experience in the real world.
 
Zellephant said:
Just for those who couldn’t be bothered to read the full article, here is what he actually said:

“While I would like to see South Africa able to defend itself, if money is being wasted, let’s apply those resources better,” he said.

“There are many areas across South Africa where we could use our resources more effectively.”

“Despite the good job done by National Treasury regarding fiscal discipline, we can allocate our money much better.””
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Oh, so now you’re calling him captain obvious?
I mean, while we’re at it, let’s apply all our resources better, or is the defence budget the only concern?

And how can we take this seriously?
“Despite the good job done by National Treasury regarding fiscal discipline…”

Lala land
 
neoprema said:
Can’t see this flying. Also it’s not just South Africa, our partnerships with other countries probably require us to have some kind of defense force.
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It's a basic need of almost any country, just border control alone insists on it.

Unless maybe this is along the lines of letting all emigrants in "because kindness" again 🤡 - wouldn't surprise me.
 
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