On Sunday, 18 August 2013, a member of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), Private Thabiso Hoaar Zulu from Regiment East Rand, currently deployed with two South African Infantry Battalion (SAI Bn) was allegedly involved in a fatal shooting incident whilst on duty during Operations Corona in the Kruger National Park.
A Board of Inquiry (BOI) has been convened to investigate the shooting incident. The next of kin has been informed.
The Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Ms Nosiviwe Mapisa-Ngqakula, the Chief of the South African National Defence Force, General Solly Shoke and Chief of Joint Operations, Lieutenant General Derrick Mgwebi, express their condolences to the family and friends of the deceased member.
Enquiries:
Brigadier General Xolani Mabanga
Tel: 012 355 6302
Cell: 082 889 9537
