During the years 1998 to 2001 the acquisition of the Strategic Defence Package (SDP) at an estimated cost of R30,3 billion was highly topical. Because of doubts, criticisms and allegations of impropriety the first respondent, the Auditor-General, performed a high level review but despite that, public disquiet persisted. During November 2000 the first, second and third respondents were appointed as a joint commission to investigate the propriety of the entire SDP. They conducted the investigation and eventually a report on 14 February 2001. It was accepted and approved by Parliament.
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