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Debunking the SANDF overstaffing myth: Underfunding, not excess personnel – DefenceWeb | SA News

Critics often portray the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) as bloated and inefficient, citing that personnel costs, compensation of employees, consume around 65-70% of the defence budget. This high proportion fuels claims of overstaffing, with calls for drastic headcount reductions to free up funds for equipment and operations. However, this view is a fallacy rooted in a misunderstanding of budget dynamics. The SANDF is not overstaffed; it is chronically underfunded. A modest increase in overall defence spending would dramatically shift personnel costs to a sustainable level without slashing personnel numbers.

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