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The decision of the presidency to deploy soldiers outside tomorrow’s state of the nation address has caused huge debate in South Africa’s media. ADR sits down to talk about what has happened, its legality, and whether it’s warranted.

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The SONA Soldiers

Photo: SANDF soldiers board a SAMIL truck while on operations in South Africa / THOMAS HOLDER

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Written by Richard Stupart

Richard Stupart is part of the ADR team.