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Not a 'skop, skiet en donner' moment: defence force deployment in the time of COVID-19

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: With the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) for three months to assist the police in containing COVID-19, it is important to reflect on the nature of civil-military relations in the country, and the influence that this mission may have on continued public support. Looking at national survey data on attitudes towards the SANDF, Jare Struwig, Dr Ben Roberts and Dr Steven Gordon point out that the public's high level of trust in, and support of, the SANDF is likely to be critically tested by the conduct of soldiers during the national lockdown.

Source: Human Science Research Council SA

DOI: 10.14749/32378859

Author: Human Sciences Research Council

Language: English

Topic: Military and Defense Studies

Subfield: Political Science and International Relations

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: green

Funder: Human Sciences Research Council

OpenAlex ID: W7162211618

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