南非于2026年2月21日庆祝武装部队日, 纪念1917年党卫军门迪(SS Mendi)沉没, South Africa honored Armed Forces Day on Feb. 21, 2026, marking the 1917 SS Mendi sinking, while military discontent over housing and deployments persists.

南非庆祝2026年2月21日武装部队日, 纪念1917年纳粹党卫军门迪(SS Mendi)沉没, South Africa marked Armed Forces Day on February 21, 2026, commemorating the 1917 sinking of the SS Mendi, which killed 616 Black South African soldiers. 西里尔·拉马福萨总统出席了在林波波省Thohoyandou举行的活动,展示了一个花圈,并通过示威突出军事能力。 President Cyril Ramaphosa attended the event in Thohoyandou, Limpopo, laying a wreath and highlighting military capabilities through demonstrations. 尽管官方声称士气高涨,公众充满信心,但议会监督报告显示,住房条件不断恶化,搬迁承诺未兑现,士兵不满。 Despite official claims of high morale and public confidence, parliamentary oversight reports reveal deteriorating housing conditions, unfulfilled relocation promises, and soldier dissatisfaction. 批评者警告说,无视这些问题威胁国家安全,而部署部队打击国内犯罪也引起关切,有可能破坏军事尊严和公众信任。 Critics warn that ignoring these issues threatens national security, while concerns also arise over deploying troops to combat domestic crime, potentially undermining military dignity and public trust.