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Arrest of five soldiers again highlights problems within military, says DA

By Andries van Zyl • 26 September 2025
Arrest of five soldiers again highlights problems within military, says DA

Five SANDF members and two Zimbabwean nationals were arrested for corruption and illicit cigarette possession, highlighting concerns about border security. This incident, involving an unauthorized operation and alleged theft, prompts calls for a dedicated border force and immediate suspension of the implicated SANDF members. The case underscores a zero-tolerance stance on corruption within the military.

In yet another example of those entrusted with upholding the law being caught breaking the law themselves, five members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) and two Zimbabwean nationals were arrested outside Musina last week on charges of corruption, possession of illegal cigarettes, the unlawful discharge of a firearm, and defeating the ends of justice.

The suspects were arrested on Tuesday, 16 September, during a joint operation by the SAPS Limpopo Beitbridge Task Team ...

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