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sandu1EWN reports that the SA National Defence Union (Sandu) on Monday called for an inquiry into allegations of brutality by members of the SA National Defence Force (SANDF).  

There have been several allegations of abuse by police officers and soldiers since President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a national lockdown designed to stop the spread of coronavirus.  Several videos have been widely shared on social media showing some officials being heavy-handed while enforcing the lockdown regulations.  In the most recent incident, an Alexandra man died allegedly at the hands of law enforcement officials.  Sandu expressed concern about allegations of brutality against members of the army and called for an investigation against those implicated.  “The SANDF should identify the members implicated and withdraw them from deployment pending the finalisation of a criminal investigation,” said Sandu national secretary Pikkie Greeff.

  • Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Edwin Ntshidi at EWN


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