Defence force to probe punitive training session in Oudtshoorn

01 Feb 2016 | Admin Author

The SA National Defence Force says a board of inquiry has been established to investigate a punitive training session at the Army Infantry School in Oudtshoorn.

SANDF spokesperson, brigadier general Xolani Mabanga, says action will be taken against anyone found guilty of violating defence force regulations.

Several army recruits reportedly needed medical treatment after the training session.

According to a media report, the training session late last week was apparently halted at the request of medical officers at the base because they feared the recruits would not survive.

The punitive session was arranged after the recruits left the base on Thursday to visit a pub.