Thanks to Denel’s financial implosion, the force may no longer be with us Ammunition shortages and inadequate maintenance leave SA’s defence capabilities severely compromised 12 May 2021 - 19:59 The SA National Defence Force faces the threat of running short of ammunition because of Denel’s crippling financial situation. A damning letter written by the SA Air Force’s chief director of force development and support, Maj-Gen Setete Malakoane, lays bare just how dire a situation the SANDF faces in terms of maintaining its combat equipment and equipping troops... This article is free to read if you register or sign in.