Col. William Phethu; BDF�s mother of armour

Last week I received a call from retired Colonel Phethu in response to my opinion piece titled “Saving the relics of the Shorland armoured vehicle.

” We had a good time over the phone as the colonel was giving me his honest feedback on what I had written.

I always do get feedback from both serving and retired soldiers and this helps me to refine my research on military topics because I know there are experts in the different areas who read what I write. I am open to objective criticism whether it is positive or negative. I still have to respond to Col. Dikole’s rebuttal on several topics I discussed recently. But he is one character who finds objectivity very illusive.

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Masisi should avoid diplomatic tensions

Mokgweetsi Masisi’s recent spats regarding the supposed involvement of Eswatini and South Africa in accommodating former president Ian Khama have sparked concerns about the potential ramifications on diplomatic relations. While transparency is valued, it must be accompanied by strategic communication to mitigate unintended consequences.President Masisi’s comments during a diplomatic heads meeting have drawn attention to the delicate balance...

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