Question NW3861 to the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
08 December 2015 - NW3861
Groenewald, Dr PJ to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
(1)What is the reason why several medals have been handed over to the Military Shop in Pretoria to be sold to the public; (2) (a) which types of medal and (b) how many of each type of medal have been handed over to the specified shop; (3) who gave the authority for the specified medals to be sold; (4) whether any steps are being considered against the relevant person; if not, why not; if so, what steps; (5) whether she will make a statement on the matter?
Reply:
The SANDF is not aware of any Military Shop in Pretoria that sells military medals. The SANDF remains the custodian of all the South African military medals.
DATE OF SUBMISSION: 08 DECEMBER 2015