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flag South Africa struggles with border security, delayed crime data, and defense modernization efforts.

flag South Africa faces ongoing challenges in border security, with a parliamentary committee highlighting infrastructure decay, staffing shortages, and cross-border crime along the Free State-Lesotho border. flag Meanwhile, delays in releasing national crime statistics raise concerns about transparency and data integrity, prompting calls for an independent reporting body. flag The military continues modernization efforts, including the delayed return of a C-130BZ Hercules by mid-2026 and preparations for the annual Vuk’uhlome 2025 exercise. flag In defense innovation, France launched a next-generation 5G night vision tube, while South Africa’s Butterfly trade strategy underscores the need to integrate its competitive defense industry to achieve economic diversification.

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