The Defence Force plans to train the youth

Mluleki Mrwebi

18 May 2012

The Defence Ministry on Thursday said the land that is owned by the department was being audited.

Minister Lindiwe Sisulu told a media briefing in Parliament that she planned to use some of it to provide proper accommodation for soldiers.

She also announced that her department wanted to enter into a partnership with the private sector.

Sisulu further said that about 20 000 youth will be trained on various skills by the defence force. 

The Department`s Spokesperson Ndivhuwo Mabaya says the training is aimed at recruiting the youth to be tomorrow`s leaders.