The SANDF's military ombudsman has found the conduct of the soldiers involved in the death of Collins Khosa was improper, irregular and in contravention of the code of conduct, operational order and rules of engagement.Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula told Parliament the ombudsman also recommended appropriate action should be taken against the commander of the platoon…
Collins Khosa died after he was allegedly assaulted by soldiers at his Alexandra home during the lockdown.Khosa's widow, who witnessed the events, said there was no progress in the case and that the family has had no justice.A defence force report found that the soldiers could not be held liable for this death.The family of…
New information surrounding the assault of Collins Khosa has come to light in a report compiled by the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID).Two witnesses told IPID how they were allegedly assaulted after taking video footage of the incident.The witnesses confirmed to IPID that the JMPD officers stood by while Khosa was allegedly assaulted by SANDF…
A group of South Africans protest in solidarity with those protesting the death of George Floyd in America at Zoo Lake. (Photo by Gallo Images/ER Lombard) IPID has recommended disciplinary steps should be taken against five JMPD officers and two police officers allegedly involved in the assault of Collins Khosa.According to a report, the JMPD neglected…
In an interview, the family of the late Collins Khosa talks about who he was, what he was like and who he has left behind.His wife, mother, sister and brother described Khosa as a dancer, entertainer, bread winner and support structure.Amid Black Lives Matter protests around the world, the family is hopeful there will be…
Kataza the baboon. Facebook / Baboon Matters The City of Cape Town has asked the public not to feed a baboon that has relocated to Tokai. The baboon, known as Kataza or SK11, is slowly being integrated into the Tokai troop. Video footage, however, shows humans feeding Kataza. The City of Cape Town has requested that Kataza…
As SA Rugby moves to determine which franchises will go to Europe in future, Rassie Erasmus has noted several potential benefits for the local game should that route be followed.The national director of rugby believes the high world rankings of Wales, Ireland and Scotland mean PRO Rugby is competitive and that fans will eventually identify…
(John Finney Photography/Moment/Getty Images) An abnormally bad season of weather may have had a significant impact on the death toll from both World War I and the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, according to new research, with many more lives being lost due to torrential rain and plummeting temperatures. Through a detailed analysis of an ice…