The man dressed in an army uniform, similar to that of a SANDF soldier, was also found with a 9mm firearm loaded with ammunition.
The viral video of a ‘tank delivery’ is nothing to be alarmed about, says a South African military expert.
Collins Khoza was allegedly killed by SANDF members in the Alexandra township in Gauteng last month during a lockdown operation.
This comes after rumours that 23 Cuban doctors, who arrived in South Africa on Freedom Day, tested positive for COVID-19.
He’s a ‘soldier of misfortune’: This beer-drinking SANDF representative was stopped at a roadblock on Sunday, with a brimful of booze in his boot.
It’s so daft, it almost defies belief. But yes, a man who pretended to be a SANDF soldier forgot that his dreadlocks *might* have stood out a little.
The two soldiers, accused of cleaning out a military base in Pretoria of an arsenal of weapons, will appear in court again in early May.
President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation on Thursday evening and announced lockdown regulations. He also confirmed the deployment of additional SANDF soldiers.
It’s one of the biggest SANDF deployments in history. Here’s what our troops will be doing during lockdown, including one rather grave preparation.
In a parliamentary sitting on Wednesday, MPs said that overall, the SANDF has performed well during the nationwide lockdown.
If lockdown is expected to end next week, why has the president mobilised the ‘largest military deployment in the country’s history’?
SANDF and the defence ministry have tried to turn the tables of blame on John Steenhuisen, following the circulation of a contentious letter.
Deputy Speaker of Parliament Lechesa Tsenoli said Ramaphosa usually notifies the speakers when making a decision regarding the SANDF.
Ramaphosa has deployed several more wings of the SANDF to assist with crime fighting. Expect to see more boots on the ground.
A case of fraud has been lodged against the food pack supplier.
A 23-year-old man from Soweto, who was allegedly beaten by police, passed away on Sunday despite receiving medical attention.
Bheki Cele condemned acts of criminality by “a small percentage of members” and welcomed the arrest of these officers.
Alex resident Collins Khosa died on 10 April from severe injuries allegedly received at the hands of SANDF soldiers.
The SANDF says it is preparing for the worst, gearing up military hospitals to ensure they can cope with an outbreak.
The SANDF has been deployed to enforce COVID-19 lockdown regulations on South African streets.
Bheki Cele initially said there had been 2 298 arrests. Little did we know that was only the number for one day of lockdown – 30 March.
Members of the public can also send questions to the DA WhatsApp number regarding their legal rights during the COVID-19 lockdown.
This wasn’t a case of “Mabena at the wheel”, but rather, some much needed evasive action. SANDF has blamed a rogue taxi for flipping on of their Casspirs.
The City of Cape Town is calling on government to refine the lockdown regulations to make implementation easier for police and the military.
Tebogo Potsane went viral on social media after posting a video of himself wearing army regalia.