Unraveling the Silence: The Investigated South African Arms Deal that Paralysed the SANDF…
- Nixau Kealeboga Gift Mogapi
- Apr 12
- 4 min read
In the annals of South African history, few events have been as controversial and consequential as the infamous arms deal of the late 1990s. What was initially heralded as a strategic move to modernize the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has instead become a lingering shadow over the nation—a scandal steeped in allegations of corruption, mismanagement, and betrayal of public trust. Yet, despite the mountain of evidence pointing toward wrongdoing, the questions remain: why has there been no thorough investigation? Why have those responsible not been held accountable?
