If that member . . . [Interjections.] May I continue, Deputy Speaker? If that member was wearing the South African National Defence Force uniform, it means that that member wore it as a member of the honorary reserve forces.]
There are civilians who are allowed and are accorded the status of honorary members of the SANDF as members of the reserve force. Under those circumstances, the regulation permits it. It is allowed. [Applause.]
Awarding of military veterans medals
218. Mr M S Motimele (ANC) asked the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans:
Whether members of all nonstatutory forces were considered for the awarding of military veterans medals on 2 August 2012 (details furnished); if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?