By Zuko Komisa
Five soldiers of the SA National Defense Force (SANDF) were killed in a car accident on Sunday in Mpumalanga, according to the SANDF.
The SANDF claims that the troops were a part of the Operation Corona-deployed 9 South African Infantry Battalion (9 SAI BN), which protects South Africa’s borders.
The five occupants were all pronounced dead at the scene, according to the force.
“On 17 September 2022, the SANDF said the members were travelling from Zonstral to Macademia Operational Base along the Coopersdal Road when their vehicle lost control after the front tyre burst and collided with a tree,”
“The deceased next of kin have been officially informed and further investigations are being conducted.” the statement read.
According to the statement, Defence and Military Veterans Minister Thandi Modise has said members of the SANDF are grieved by the loss of these brave men and offer their sympathies to their families.
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The SA National Defence Force Media Statement || Sunday, 18 September 2022 || The SA National Defence Force announce the death of five members in a car accident in Mpumalanga Province.#SANDF#DCCMediaLiaison#RIPSASoldiers pic.twitter.com/4cTCa6FC87
— SA National Defence Force (@SANDF_ZA) September 18, 2022
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