The South African National Defence Force notes with immeasurable concern the illegal use of patented camouflage by certain members of the public
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has noted with grave concern the video clip which has gone viral on social media showing a person sewing or preparing an SANDF camouflage cloth with artefacts on. It can be confirmed that the person in the clip is not authorised to be in possession of Defence Force patented material nor is he a representative of the SANDF in any way, shape or form.
The SANDF condemns in a strongest form anyone in possession of Defence Force material and shall use its powers to arrest a person and confiscate materials in that person’s possession. Those found in possession of a registered SANDF artefact shall be arrested and charged as per the Defence Act 42 of 2002, Section 104 (5) and (6) which stipulates that:
“...Any person who, without authority, possesses or wears prescribed uniforms distinctive marks or crests, or performs any prohibited act while wearing such uniform or with such uniform, distinctive marks or crests, is guilty of an offence and liable on conviction or a fine or imprisonment for a period not exceeding five years…”
Members of the public, including clothing manufacturers and producers of cloth materials must not use, sell or repurpose any SANDF material including camouflage unless registered and authorized to do so.
It is a criminal offence to be in possession of any SANDF material and those found in possession of such will be prosecuted.
Enquiries:
Siphiwe Dlamini - Head of Communication
Cell: 083 410 1257
