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flag South Africa's Hoefyster vehicle project delays until 2027 due to funding, tech, and oversight issues.

flag South Africa’s Project Hoefyster infantry vehicle program faces continued delays, with Denel now targeting completion of baseline development by late 2027, years behind original plans. flag The project, aimed at replacing aging Ratel vehicles, has stalled due to financial issues, technical setbacks, and poor oversight since 2016. flag Meanwhile, the SAPS reports 4,124 firearms lost or stolen since 2019/2020, with a verification task force due to deliver a final report by January 15. flag At border crossings, a pilot project is testing new surveillance and protective tech to boost security during peak travel. flag The Southern Ocean, crucial for global climate and biodiversity, remains under-prioritized in national strategies despite South Africa’s unique role in Antarctic governance and growing maritime challenges near the Cape of Good Hope.

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