Members of the SANDF were employed to participate in the African Union Observer Mission in Northern Uganda. The employment of these members will expire on 31 March 2009. The SANDF's mission in Northern Uganda is not yet completed. The employment of 5 SANDF members is now extended until 31 March 2010. I will communicate this report to members of the National Council of Provinces and the Chairperson of the Joint Standing Committee on Defence, and wish to request that you bring the contents hereof to the notice of the National Assembly. Regards