Shoke told the soldiers their mission was to protect lives and they should do so in a manner that was disciplined and befitting of the SANDF.
The chief of the SA National Defence Force , General Solly Shoke, has described the fight against Covid-19 as akin to World War III and asked people to stop endangering the lives of others.
Shoke was referring to people who have been disregarding the lockdown, carrying on with their lives as usual and not staying at home as mandated by the regulations. “There are those who speak of human rights. All of us must enjoy our human rights, but human life is more important than individual human rights. You are out there to protect human lives and those who threaten human lives must be dealt with accordingly within the confines of the law.”
When asked if there are preparations afoot to extend the lockdown due to non-compliance of the regulations, he told News24: “At the pace at which our people are conducting themselves, maybe we should prepare ourselves for the worst. “Fellow officers, it is upon you to ensure that you conduct yourselves in a manner that shows respect to our people. Ensure our people appreciate the work you are doing. I hope we can get more messages of commendation for the good work that you are doing.
“I know there may have been negative articles in the media whereby soldiers are being accused of abusing people. I’d like to say to you that the opposite is happening.”
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