The South African National Defence Force on Fiday (Today)
lost 11 of its personnel in a fatal accident.
Nine of them were immediately
declared dead at the scene of the accident. One passed away on the way to the
hospital and the last one died upon arrival at the hospital. 31 others who
suffered various degrees of injuries and three in critical conditions were said
to be receiving treatment.
A total of 42 SANDF
members were being transported in the bus at the time of the accident.
The cause of the accident
is yet to be known and will form part of the investigations
The Minister of
Defence and Military Veterans‚ Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula‚ as well as the
Secretary for Defence‚ Dr Sam Gulube‚ the Chief of the SANDF General Solly
Shoke and the Chief of the South African Army‚ Lieutenant General Lindile Yam‚
sent their “heartfelt condolences to the families‚ loved ones and friends of
those that lost their lives and wish the injured members a speedy and full
recovery from their injuries”.
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