1994
Formation of the South African National Defence Force
The South African National Defence Force was formed by integrating former statutory and liberation movement forces.
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The South African National Defence Force was formed by integrating former statutory and liberation movement forces.
Significance
The new force became an important institution in the post-apartheid security settlement.
Why it matters
The new force became an important institution in the post-apartheid security settlement.