Question NW3069 to the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans

Marais, Mr S to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans

(1) What is the comprehensive information regarding documented cases of army brutality committed by members of the SA National Defence Force (SANDF) in the Republic during the lockdown period from 27 March to 30 April 2020? (2) what (a) progress has been made in the specified cases of army brutality, including the (i) number of and (ii) status of investigations, especially concerning the fatalities involving the soldiers and (b) actions have been taken to investigate the incidents of brutality committed by the SANDF; (3) Whether any disciplinary actions and/or legal proceedings have been initiated against individuals allegedly responsible for the acts of brutality; if not, why not; if so, what is the latest update on the progress towards holding the perpetrators involved accountable?