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South African troops on border duty report severe shortages of food, medicine, and fuel, despite a lavish parade planned by the military.
South African soldiers on border patrols report severe shortages of food, medicine, fuel, and working equipment, with some saying they are hungry and ill, while the military prepares a R372 million Armed Forces Day parade in Limpopo.
Troops describe damaged tents, broken gear, and idle vehicles due to lack of fuel and maintenance.
Despite prisoners receiving three meals daily, frontline soldiers often get only two meals, sometimes consisting of basic staples.
The disparity has sparked concern over resource allocation and troop welfare, with military unions calling the conditions a sign of systemic decline, though the SANDF dismisses the reports as isolated.
Las tropas sudafricanas en servicio fronterizo informan una grave escasez de alimentos, medicinas y combustible, a pesar de un desfile lujoso planeado por los militares.