The presidential medical unit, which is part of the SA National Defence Force (SANDF), has spent almost R500 million over just the past five years on caring for the president, deputy president, former officials and their spouses and the current minister of defence.
The medical unit, intended for emergency medical support during official travels, has expanded to include 60 personnel, 45 vehicles and provides 24/7 medical support.
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