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The army will help police prevent sabotage, theft and other crimes that may threaten the functioning of power stations, and interrupt the supply of electricity.

Download logoPresident Cyril Ramaphosa has informed Parliament that he has authorised the employment of 880 members of the South African National Defence

President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the deployment of 800 SANDF members to safeguard a number of Eskom power stations around the country.



They are to focus specifically on sabotage, theft and other crimes that may threaten the functioning of power stations and the supply of electricity.

President employs 800 South African National Defence Force (SANDF) members to protect Eskom power stations

Ramaphosa said members of the SANDF employed would assist the South African Police Service (SAPS).


SANDF soldiers have actually been released to some Eskom power plant. IMAGE: Darren Stewart, Gallo Images Head Of

Defence minister Thandi Modise has deployed 2,800 military personnel until March 30 to assist at public hospitals after the National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union strike.

EFF spokesperson Sinawo Tambo says they are proud of young people's participation in the national shutdown.

Monday’s national shutdown by the red berets saw government launch over 3,000 members of its defence force across the country to monitor protest action until 17 April, resulting in a staggering R166 million bill.