Deputy President David Mabuza
Allow me to firstly extend my greetings and gratitude to all of you for attending this momentous meeting about matters that afflict our military veterans. Your participation and engagement is a significant demonstration of your commitment to assist us in finding practical and lasting solutions to challenges faced by Military Veterans on a daily basis.
The role that has been played by the many Military Veterans shall remain deeply etched in the national memory and consciousness of our people, for it is they that have sacrificed everything about themselves in order to ensure that South Africa and indeed all our people are rescued from the relentless jaws of apartheid.
It is for this reason that government and the people shall remain committed to ensuring that Military Veterans are accorded the care and opportunities to lead a decent life.