19/04/13 South African Government (Pretoria) : President Zuma Extends Employment of SANDF Personnel to Fulfill International Obligations

The employment is authorised
in accordance with the provisions of section 201(2)(c) of the Constitution of
the Republic of South Africa, 1996.

The President has extended
until April 2014, the following operations;

– The employment of Eight
Hundred and Fifty (850) South African National Defence Force (SANDF) personnel
in Darfur, Sudan, for service in fulfilment of the international obligations of
the Republic of South Africa towards the African Union (AU) and United Nations
(UN). The members had been employed in Darfur
for the period 01 April 2012 to 31 March 2013, as part of the AU/UN Hybrid
Operation in Darfur (UNAMID), and will continue serving in the mission.

– The employment of eleven
South African National Defence Force (SANDF) members for service in fulfilment
of the international obligations of the Republic of South Africa towards the
Democratic Republic Congo (DRC). They had been employed in the DRC as a Special
Advisory Team, for the period 01 April 2012 to 31 March 2013, to assist with
capacity building of the DRC Defence Force (FARDC), and will continue for
another year.

– The employment of One
Thousand Two Hundred and Sixty Seven (1267) South African National Defence
Force (SANDF) personnel, in the DRC for service in fulfilment of the
international obligations of the Republic of South Africa towards the United
Nations. The members were employed in the DRC for the period 01 April 2012 to
31 March 2013, to participate in the United Nations Organisation Stabilisation
Mission in the DRC and will continue in this mission.

– The employment of Sixty
Seven (67) SANDF personnel for service in fulfilment of the international
obligations of the Republic
of South Africa towards
the DRC. They had been employed in the DRC for the period 01 April 2012 to 31
March 2013, to train the DRC Armed Force (FARDC).

President Zuma congratulated
the SANDF on its sterling role in the promotion of peace in the continent.

"Our soldiers are doing
exceptionally well. We congratulate them and assure them of the support of
their compatriots as they continue to contribute to the building of a better Africa, as a force for peace. We are very proud of them
and their contribution to African renewal and development", said President
Zuma.

Issued by: The Presidency