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The South African National Defence Force said it condemned acts of violence against the vulnerable, women, and children after a video clip surfaced of an unidentified man dressed in army fatigues abusing a woman.
"Investigations have been launched to identify the coward in the clip by the relevant Military Police officials," said SANDF spokesperson, Colonel Ronald Maseko.
"The SANDF condemns in its strongest terms, any type of abuse against women and children by any member of the SANDF.”
“Currently, members of the military police have launched an investigation into the matter in order to bring the suspect to book to face the full might of the law as soon as possible," Maseko said.
The SANDF was deployed throughout the country at the start of the coronavirus lockdown but was immediately criticised for its heavy-handed approach towards citizens as it tried to enforce lockdown regulations.
Alexandra resident Collins Khoza died at the hands of soldiers and metro police on April 10, following a severe beating. However, an internal report into the incident by the military appeared to exonerate those implicated in the man's death, causing outrage among some South African citizens.
The matter is now under investigation by the military ombudsman, while the South African Police Service is conducting its own investigation.
- African News Agency (ANA)
