The Gauteng High Court has ordered the South African National Defence Force to pay legal costs after relocating Operation Prosper troops from Fort iKapa.
The South African National Defence Union disputes Parliament’s claim of adequate living conditions at Fort Ikapa, citing soldiers’ complaints and court action.
A SANDF member is suing for improved living conditions at Fort Ikapa due to inadequate facilities and health concerns impacting soldiers.
Bonteheuwel councillor Angus McKenzie urges residents to seek medical help and lay charges if they believe soldiers used excessive force.
Former SANDF member Lesley Richard (60) denied bail after being charged with drug dealing in Middelburg, following a Hawks investigation.
SANDF has confirmed the theft of three R4 assault rifles and a grenade launcher from Tek Base in Lyttelton, Tshwane.
Police arrested an alleged Ravensmead gang leader during Operation Lockdown 3 after seizing five illegal firearms and more than 160 rounds of ammunition.
Multi-agency Operation Prosper in Gqeberha successfully resulted in 21 arrests and recovery of over R856,700 in stolen goods and contraband.
Four men, including a 13-year-old, were shot dead in a Delft granny flat in an apparent gang-related attack on Wednesday night.