Watch news in a minute for a summary of the SA Air Force is in a critical condition as 85% of its fleet remains grounded.
, Thandi Modise, has disclosed the alarming state of the South African Air Force , sparking concerns over the nation’s security. The shocking statistics came to light following a parliamentary question raised by, Kobus Marais, who serves as the DA Shadow Minister of Defence and Military Veterans.
188 aircraft are grounded or non-serviceable, 60 are awaiting major rebuilds, 3 have been discontinued due to age, 27 are awaiting necessary repairs and 6 are currently undergoing repairs.Need your news quickly? Watch daily News in a minute videos from The South African YouTube page for all that you really need to know! Looking for a shortcut to The South African channel? Find all the videos here for a quick illustrative version of all the news you really need to know!while you’re at it.