Chairperson, the Defence Force is structured in such a way that we have the regular force, which must be a certain number. We also have the reserve force as part of the whole Defence Force. I agree with the last speaker that it is important that we must ensure that the reserve force is not only kept in place but is maintained.
The reserve force is playing a very important role. Just to educate Mr Groenewald, some of them were even deployed outside the country. That is the role played by the reserve force and we paid them. It is unfortunate that you just make a big issue about one small administrative mishap.
The reserve force is a very important component of the Department of Defence Force and we may want to ensure that the reserve force is not only maintained but increases in size. Thank you.