‘Veterans camped outside Swapo HQ are receiving their benefits’ – Kapofi

Allexer Namundjembo

Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Frans Kapofi, has rejected suggestions that veterans currently camped outside the Swapo Party headquarters are at odds with the government, saying they continue to receive all benefits and support due to them despite their ongoing protest.

Kapofi made the remarks in the National Assembly following concerns raised by Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) Member of Parliament Alosius Kangulu, who questioned the government’s engagement with the group as they continue living in tents during the cold winter season.

Addressing the minister, Kangulu praised Kapofi’s leadership but questioned why he had not personally engaged with the veterans.

“You truly demonstrate leadership that is required. But why are you failing to get yourself behind that building? And to speak to those people of yours?” Kangulu asked.

The veterans, many of whom are former liberation struggle fighters, have been camped outside the ruling party’s headquarters for months, drawing increasing public attention amid deteriorating weather conditions.