From an unusual direction, the UK-based 'New Statesman' an article on the SANDF, with a sub-title:
On the face of it, life continues as normal, but behind the scenes the South African military has been cut to the point where it's doubtful it will be able to live up to its African responsibilities.
Yes the budget has shrunk, but this example alone illustrates it is far more than money:
Earlier this month it was revealed that the Air Force has no maintenance contract for the 26 Grippen fighter jets, ordered at great cost in 1999. Without maintenance they aircraft are almost useless....With six trained pilots....
Link:http://www.newstatesman.com/internat...itary-meltdown

Curious that a mixed bag of US units are in the Eastern Cape on an exercise this week:http://www.army.mil/article/107990/U...red_Accord_13/