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…
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…
rejected an inquiry report by the SA National Defence Force (SANDF), which apparently cleared soldiers of causing Khosa's death."The report by the SANDF is rubbish. We do not accept it, the evidence completely contradicts this report. It is ridiculous to say he died of some other cause," Wikus Steyl, of Ian Levitt Attorneys, told News24…
SANDF probe clears soldiers of killing Collins Khosa, saying he was only 'pushed and clapped'The board, led by Brigadier Viscount Ngcobo, found that Khosa and his brother-in-law, Thabiso Muvhango, undermined the female soldiers who approached them about drinking alcohol in their yard.ReportThe report did not expand or explain whether the soldiers had acted outside of…
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