Madam Deputy Speaker, I would like to put a question, but before I do there are three issues I would like to raise: Firstly, there is clearly a lacuna in terms of the Defence Act, which refers to former defence members who may only wear appropriate civilian dress. Secondly, there is a lacuna in terms of the SA Military Veterans' Association, Samva, which is an umbrella organisation that does not have a code of ethics governing that particular dress.
Thirdly, in terms of international best practice, there are strict rules and regulations on the wearing of any military camouflage uniform that speaks to the issue of bringing a defence force into disrepute and undermining the state.
I therefore put this question: Would the Deputy Minister consider amending the Defence Act, Act 42 of 2002, to prevent military veterans belonging to any formation from protesting and marching in military camouflage uniforms? [Applause.]