SA Army Leadership Summit Emphasizes Accountability in Transformation
The SA Army launches Extended Command Cadre 2025 in Oudtshoorn, emphasizing accountability and transformation in military leadership while strengthening community partnerships.
Lieutenant General Mbatha addresses military leadership at the Extended Army Command Cadre 2025 in Oudtshoorn
Extended Army Command Cadre 2025 Launches with Focus on Institutional Reform
The South African Army's Extended Army Command Cadre (EACC) 2025 commenced operations on Sunday at the Infantry School in Oudtshoorn, marking a significant step in the military's ongoing institutional transformation efforts.
Leadership and Accountability at the Forefront
Lieutenant General Lawrence Khulekani Mbatha, Chief of the Army, set a powerful tone for the four-day strategic engagement, emphasizing accountability as the cornerstone of military leadership. This focus aligns with broader national efforts to strengthen institutional oversight and transparency across South Africa's security sector.
"Accountability remains the cornerstone of leadership, a principle that sustains trust, discipline, and mission success," stated Lieutenant General Mbatha during his opening address.
Strategic Partnerships and Community Integration
Oudtshoorn Mayor Johan Allers highlighted the vital relationship between the Infantry School and local communities, demonstrating how military institutions can contribute to social transformation and inclusive development.
Key Focus Areas
- Force Preparation and Modernization strategies
- Evolution of African Battle Space considerations
- Integration of scientific research through CSIR collaboration
- Reserve Force development and implementation
The gathering brings together senior leadership, commanders, and stakeholders to address critical challenges facing the South African Army while maintaining its position as a professional force serving national interests.
Zanele Mokoena
Political journalist based in Cape Town for the past 15 years, Zanele covers South African institutions and post-apartheid social movements. Specialist in power-civil society relations.