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News24 reports that amid mounting calls for answers about a fire that killed six soldiers at the SA Army's Combat Training Centre in Lohatla in the Northern Cape on Friday, the SA National Defence Force (SANDF) said it would launch an investigation into the matter.
SANDF spokesperson Siphiwe Dlamini advised that an investigation was standard procedure after such an incident, but added that the investigation would commence once the SANDF had "mourned" and buried the soldiers. Staff Sergeant Abraham Desember Morajane, Staff Sergeant Sipho Berrington Cele, Corporal Sithembiso Wiseman Ndwalane, Corporal Noxolo Faith Ngubane, Lance Corporal Prince Michael Mthethwa and Lance Corporal Londiwe Purity Zulu died in the fire. Three other soldiers suffered second-degree burns, while others sustained minor injuries. Among those who have lobbied for an investigation were the SA National Defence Union (Sandu) and the DA. Meantime, the SANDF has denied requesting humanitarian aid and indicated: "We respectfully want to correct reports that the SANDF has asked for assistance in this regard. We have not approached or requested anyone, individuals or corporates, for material support."
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Nicole McCain at News24
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