Members of Army branch of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) gather ahead of a welcoming military parade at Thaba Tshwane Military Sports Club, on November 29, 2024. An officer from the South African Navy, Vice Admiral David Maningi Mkhonto, has been appointed to command the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) Logistic Division. He will oversee logistics, equipment, systems, assets, and infrastructure across the entire defense force. (Photo by Roberta Ciuccio / AFP) (Photo by ROBERTA CIUCCIO/AFP via Getty Images)