SANDF to render much-needed free health services to King Cetshwayo communities

President Cyril Ramaphosa, as Commander-in Chief of the South African National Defence Force , is expected to officiate at this year's Armed Forces Day event.The South African National Defence Force is hosting an event from Monday until February 22 to coincide with Armed Forces Day .

It includes a series of activities, culminating in the main parade on February 21, when President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to officiate. The annual AFD is hosted rotationally in different provinces and honours members serving the country and pay tribute to those who have died in the line of duty. This year, its focus will be on community outreach programmes which will benefit the King Cetshwayo district.

These include the launch of a five-year project by the South African Military Health Services in Umhlathuze, which aims to offer free medical assistance to those without access to or money for medical services. The programme, called Owethu Project, will render eye care, oral health and animal health services.

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