The family of slain Collins Khosa is suing the SA National Defence Force for R10 million. Family lawyer confirmed to News24 that the family was taking legal action following a report implicating four SANDF soldiers | ntwaagae
Lawyer Wikus Steyl confirmed the legal action followed a report implicating four SANDF soldiers.The family of slain Collins Khosa is suing the SA National Defence Force for R10 million.
Steyl said the family was suffering financially and emotionally after Khosa's death, which occurred at his Alexandra home on 10 April. Khosa was allegedly assaulted by members of the defence force on Good Friday, during the nationwide lockdown.According to court papers, they kicked and punched Khosa, holding his hands behind his back while they choked and beat him, slammed him against the wall, and used the butt of a machine gun to hit him.Steyl applauded the investigation led by the SANDF's military ombudsman, saying it was open and factual.
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