Defence Department slammed over delays as informal settlements encroach on military bases [SOUND]

# The Department of Defence and Military Veterans has come under fire in Parliament over delays in tackling the growing encroachment of informal settlements on military bases. The department says the land invasions threaten national security, military readiness, and critical infrastructure. During Parliament’s portfolio committee meeting, the EFF’s Carl Niehaus criticised the department for making little progress on an interdepartmental task team established 15 months ago: