1 THE SADC MUTUAL DEFENCE PACT 2 INTRODUCTION AND PREAMBLE  State Parties: Angola Botswana (Ratified) DRC Lesotho Malawi Mauritius (Ratified) Mozambique.

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1 THE SADC MUTUAL DEFENCE PACT

2 INTRODUCTION AND PREAMBLE  State Parties: Angola Botswana (Ratified) DRC Lesotho Malawi Mauritius (Ratified) Mozambique Namibia South Africa Swaziland Tanzania (Ratified) Zambia Zimbabwe  State Parties: Angola Botswana (Ratified) DRC Lesotho Malawi Mauritius (Ratified) Mozambique Namibia South Africa Swaziland Tanzania (Ratified) Zambia Zimbabwe  Pact signed by South Africa – Tabled for ratification Parliament on 11 November 2004  Seychelles to withdraw from SADC – did not sign Pact  Angola has not signed the Pact

3  In terms of the preamble, the Pact is based on: SADCs’ commitment to UN Charter, Constitutive Act of AU, Protocol establishing the PSC of the AU and the Treaty The desire to live at peace with all peoples and Governments The commitment to SADC Treaty and Protocol on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation Close cooperation in defence and security matters to the mutual benefit of SADC people  In terms of the preamble, the Pact is based on: SADCs’ commitment to UN Charter, Constitutive Act of AU, Protocol establishing the PSC of the AU and the Treaty The desire to live at peace with all peoples and Governments The commitment to SADC Treaty and Protocol on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation Close cooperation in defence and security matters to the mutual benefit of SADC people Recognition of the sovereignty of all States, the strengthening of bonds between them, based on respect for their independence and non interference in internal affairs Promotion of peace, security, stability and well-being among SADC peoples The defence and safeguarding of the freedom of SADC peoples and their civilisation, their individual liberties and the rule of law Unification of efforts towards self-defence and preservation of peace and stability

4 Article 1 Definitions  "armed attack" – use of military force in violation of sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence of a State Party  "collective self-defence" – measures undertaken collectively by the State Parties to ensure peace, stability and security in the Region  "destabilise" – to instigate, plan, execute or assist in the following: Armed attack against a State Party Sabotage aimed at people of a State Party, whether inside or outside the territory of the State Party Any act or activity aimed at changing constitutional order of a State Party through unconstitutional means  "State Party" – Member State that has ratified or acceded to this pact  "armed attack" – use of military force in violation of sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence of a State Party  "collective self-defence" – measures undertaken collectively by the State Parties to ensure peace, stability and security in the Region  "destabilise" – to instigate, plan, execute or assist in the following: Armed attack against a State Party Sabotage aimed at people of a State Party, whether inside or outside the territory of the State Party Any act or activity aimed at changing constitutional order of a State Party through unconstitutional means  "State Party" – Member State that has ratified or acceded to this pact

5  Implication – It is clear from the definition of "armed attack", that the use of military force against a member state will constitute an armed attack. (A definition of "military force" can in itself complicate the issue of determining when an attack is an armed attack ito the Pact).  Implication – It is clear from the definition of "armed attack", that the use of military force against a member state will constitute an armed attack. (A definition of "military force" can in itself complicate the issue of determining when an attack is an armed attack ito the Pact).

6 Article 2 Objective  To operationalise the mechanisms of the Organ for mutual cooperation in defence and security matters  Implication – clear from the preamble, definition of "destabilise" and the objective of security cooperation that it is the intention of the drafters of this Pact to include matters of a much wider range than only those of a military nature  To operationalise the mechanisms of the Organ for mutual cooperation in defence and security matters  Implication – clear from the preamble, definition of "destabilise" and the objective of security cooperation that it is the intention of the drafters of this Pact to include matters of a much wider range than only those of a military nature

7 Article 3 Conflict Resolution  Conflict Resolution and international dispute to be settled by peaceful means in accordance with the Charter of the UN  State Parties are to refrain from the threat of or the use of force if inconsistent with the Charter of the UN  Conflict Resolution and international dispute to be settled by peaceful means in accordance with the Charter of the UN  State Parties are to refrain from the threat of or the use of force if inconsistent with the Charter of the UN

8 Article 4 Military Preparedness  State Parties shall individually and collectively, by means of continuous cooperation and assistance, maintain and develop their individual and collective self-defence capacity  Implication – South Africa will be obliged to maintain certain regional standards wrt its military capacity and to work towards interoperability  Implication – South Africa will be obliged to participate in multi- lnational (State Party) military exercises more often  State Parties shall individually and collectively, by means of continuous cooperation and assistance, maintain and develop their individual and collective self-defence capacity  Implication – South Africa will be obliged to maintain certain regional standards wrt its military capacity and to work towards interoperability  Implication – South Africa will be obliged to participate in multi- lnational (State Party) military exercises more often

9  Where a State Party considers its territorial integrity, political independence and security under threat from another State Party, the threatened State Party shall consult with the latter and the then consult with the Organ  Where consultation yields no satisfactory result, the Chairperson of the Organ may constitute a joint verification mission to investigate the threat  Implication – in the absence of the word "or" apparently Article 5(1) will only take effect if all three factors, "territorial integrity, political independence and security", are being threatened Article 5 Consultation

10 Article 6 Collective Self-defence and Collective Action  An armed attack against a State Party shall be considered a threat to regional peace and security and shall be met with immediate collective action by State Parties  Collective action to be mandated by the Summit on the recommendation of the Organ  Any armed attack and measure taken in response thereto, shall immediately be reported to the PSC of the AU and the SC of the UN  Implication – State Parties shall respond immediately by means of collective action. It is not necessary to respond with collective self-defence by means of the use of force. Any responsive action i.e. – the use of diplomacy, the use of measures short of force or sanctions etc, will be accepted  An armed attack against a State Party shall be considered a threat to regional peace and security and shall be met with immediate collective action by State Parties  Collective action to be mandated by the Summit on the recommendation of the Organ  Any armed attack and measure taken in response thereto, shall immediately be reported to the PSC of the AU and the SC of the UN  Implication – State Parties shall respond immediately by means of collective action. It is not necessary to respond with collective self-defence by means of the use of force. Any responsive action i.e. – the use of diplomacy, the use of measures short of force or sanctions etc, will be accepted

11 Article 7 Non-Interference  State Parties undertake to respect one another's territorial integrity and sovereignty and to observe non-interference in the internal affairs of one another  No action shall be taken to assist a State Party in terms of this Pact unless the State Party requests such action or consent to it – except where the Summit decides that action needs to be taken in terms of the Protocol  State Parties undertake to respect one another's territorial integrity and sovereignty and to observe non-interference in the internal affairs of one another  No action shall be taken to assist a State Party in terms of this Pact unless the State Party requests such action or consent to it – except where the Summit decides that action needs to be taken in terms of the Protocol

12  Implication – No State Party is allowed to render assistance or implement any sort of action without the consent or request of the State Party to be helped, unless specifically ordered by the Summit to do so Preferably, the nature of the assistance should be of a “collective” nature  Implication – No State Party is allowed to render assistance or implement any sort of action without the consent or request of the State Party to be helped, unless specifically ordered by the Summit to do so Preferably, the nature of the assistance should be of a “collective” nature

13 Article 8 Destabilising Factors  State Parties undertake not to nurture, harbour or support any person, group of persons or institutions whose aim is to destabilise the political, military, territorial and economic or social security of a State Party  Implication – Although the Intelligence Structures already address the said matter, South Africa will derive an obligation from this pact to ensure that no destabilising factors are present in the Republic. The PCD clearly indicated that any person in South Africa shall enjoy the Constitutional rights of freedom of speech, freedom of association, freedom of belief, etc.  State Parties undertake not to nurture, harbour or support any person, group of persons or institutions whose aim is to destabilise the political, military, territorial and economic or social security of a State Party  Implication – Although the Intelligence Structures already address the said matter, South Africa will derive an obligation from this pact to ensure that no destabilising factors are present in the Republic. The PCD clearly indicated that any person in South Africa shall enjoy the Constitutional rights of freedom of speech, freedom of association, freedom of belief, etc.

14 Article 9 Defence Cooperation  State Parties shall cooperate in defence matters and facilitate interaction among their armed forces and defence-related industries on the following and other mutual interest: The training of military personnel in the field of military endeavour including joint military exercises The exchange of military intelligence and information The joint research, development and production under licence of military equipment, facilitation of supply and procurement of defence equipment and services  State Parties shall cooperate in defence matters and facilitate interaction among their armed forces and defence-related industries on the following and other mutual interest: The training of military personnel in the field of military endeavour including joint military exercises The exchange of military intelligence and information The joint research, development and production under licence of military equipment, facilitation of supply and procurement of defence equipment and services

15  Implication – Budget and strategic support constraints wrt training of foreign military personnel  Implication – South African Defence Industries and Armscor may have to support mutual procurement, research, development and production of military equipment  Implication – Budget and strategic support constraints wrt training of foreign military personnel  Implication – South African Defence Industries and Armscor may have to support mutual procurement, research, development and production of military equipment

16 Article 10 Supplementary Agreements  State Parties may in respect of any particular issue covered by this Pact, agree to subsequent bilateral or multilateral agreements of a specific or general nature

17 Article 11 Implementation  State Parties shall receive delegations of Member States – as coordinated by the Secretariat of the SADC Organ – for the purpose of consultation regarding implementation of any aspect of this Pact

18 Article 12 Confidentiality  State Parties undertake not to disclose any classified information obtained under this Pact or related agreements  State Parties undertake not to use any classified information obtained during multilateral cooperation among them to the detriment of or against any State Party  Visiting personnel shall, in the implementation of this Pact, comply with the security regulations of the host State Party and information obtained shall be treated in accordance with this Article  State Parties undertake not to disclose any classified information obtained under this Pact or related agreements  State Parties undertake not to use any classified information obtained during multilateral cooperation among them to the detriment of or against any State Party  Visiting personnel shall, in the implementation of this Pact, comply with the security regulations of the host State Party and information obtained shall be treated in accordance with this Article

19 Article 13 Settlement of Disputes  Any dispute among State Parties arising from the interpretation and application of this Pact, shall be settled amicably and if no resolution can be found, referred to the Tribunal

20 Article 14 Withdrawal  12 months from the date of giving written notice to the Chairperson of the Organ  A withdrawn State Party shall cease to enjoy all rights and benefits under this Pact  A withdrawn State Party shall indefinitely remain bound by the provisions of Article 12 (Confidentiality)  12 months from the date of giving written notice to the Chairperson of the Organ  A withdrawn State Party shall cease to enjoy all rights and benefits under this Pact  A withdrawn State Party shall indefinitely remain bound by the provisions of Article 12 (Confidentiality)

21 Article 15 Saving Provisions  State Parties shall declare that none of the International agreements between them and a Third Party are in conflict with the spirit and provisions of this Pact  State Parties shall recognise existing defence agreements provided that such agreements are not in conflict with the spirit and provisions of this Pact  Where existing agreements are in conflict with this Pact, the concerned State Parties shall take steps to amend the agreement  State Parties shall declare that none of the International agreements between them and a Third Party are in conflict with the spirit and provisions of this Pact  State Parties shall recognise existing defence agreements provided that such agreements are not in conflict with the spirit and provisions of this Pact  Where existing agreements are in conflict with this Pact, the concerned State Parties shall take steps to amend the agreement

22  This Pact shall not derogate from a State Party's rights and obligations under the Charter of the UN, the Constitutive Act of the AU or relevant instruments human rights and international humanitarian law  Implication – South Africa will have ensure that defence related bilateral agreements comply with this Article  Implication – This Pact will have to be considered during the negotiation and drafting of all future bilateral agreements  This Pact shall not derogate from a State Party's rights and obligations under the Charter of the UN, the Constitutive Act of the AU or relevant instruments human rights and international humanitarian law  Implication – South Africa will have ensure that defence related bilateral agreements comply with this Article  Implication – This Pact will have to be considered during the negotiation and drafting of all future bilateral agreements

23 Article 16 Signature  The Pact must be signed by duly authorised representatives of State Parties to the Protocol on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation

24 Article 17 Ratification  This Pact shall be subject to ratification by the signatory States in accordance with their respective constitutional procedures  Implication – South Africa must ratify this Pact in terms of section 231(2) of the Constitution  Implication – Where not possible to implement the provisions of this Pact directly, implementation by means of incorporating legislation will be necessary  This Pact shall be subject to ratification by the signatory States in accordance with their respective constitutional procedures  Implication – South Africa must ratify this Pact in terms of section 231(2) of the Constitution  Implication – Where not possible to implement the provisions of this Pact directly, implementation by means of incorporating legislation will be necessary

25 Article 17 Accession  This Pact shall remain open for accession by any State Party to the Protocol on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation

26 Article 19 Amendments  Any State Party may propose an amendment to this Pact  Proposals to be made to the Chairperson of the Organ who shall duly notify all State Parties of the proposed amendments  An amendment shall be adopted by decision of three quarters of all State Parties  Any State Party may propose an amendment to this Pact  Proposals to be made to the Chairperson of the Organ who shall duly notify all State Parties of the proposed amendments  An amendment shall be adopted by decision of three quarters of all State Parties

27 Article 20 Entry into Force  The Pact shall enter into force 30 days after the deposit of the instrument of ratification by two thirds of the [Member States]

28 Article 21 Depository  The original texts of this Pact, and all instruments of ratification and accession, shall be deposited with the Executive Secretary, who shall transmit certified copies to all Member States in English, French and Portuguese  The Executive Secretary of SADC shall register this Pact with the Secretariat of the UN and the Commission of the AU  The original texts of this Pact, and all instruments of ratification and accession, shall be deposited with the Executive Secretary, who shall transmit certified copies to all Member States in English, French and Portuguese  The Executive Secretary of SADC shall register this Pact with the Secretariat of the UN and the Commission of the AU

29 Article 22 Breach of the Pact  Any State Party may report an alleged breach of the Pact to the Chairperson of the Organ, who shall institute an investigation, compile a report and make recommendations to the summit