# RISE Mzansi leader Songezo Zibi says president Cyril Ramaphosa must show serious commitment to national security. Speaking during the Defence and Military Veterans Budget Vote debate, Zibi criticised South Africa’s outdated defence equipment and lack of a clear National Security Strategy. He called for new leadership in the armed forces, citing corruption and mismanagement. He emphasised that the party would only support a larger defence budget if governance improves and a coherent strategy to address modern threats is presented in Parliament.
RISE Mzansi urges Ramaphosa to take national security seriously