Defence, National Security & Strategic Affairs / Verdediging, Nasionale Veiligheid & Strategiese Sake
South Africa's Defence Oversight Problem: When Parliamentary Scrutiny Fails to Deliver
South Africa has no shortage of parliamentary oversight mechanisms, but their effectiveness is undermined by a persistent failure to translate scrutiny into corrective action. Examining defence and military veterans, this article argues that accountability must extend beyond explanations and assurances to measurable improvements in institutional performance and service delivery.