Collins Khosa died on April 10 after he was allegedly confronted and assaulted by SANDF members
Collins Khosa died after he was allegedly punished by soldiers for drinking beer in his own yard.The case of Alexandra man Collins Khosa, who was allegedly killed by soldiers after he was accused of violating lockdown regulations, is being heard at the Pretoria high court.Two weeks ago, the Khosa family presented President Cyril Ramaphosa with a legal letter demanding
financial compensation for loss of support, trauma, shock, psychological assistance and any medical expenses they may have incurred relating to Khosa's death. Lawyer Wikus Steyl of Ian Levitt Attorneys wrote that witnesses saw soldiers enter Khosa's property and accuse him of breaking lockdown rules after they saw an unattended camping chair and cup with alcohol inside Khosa's yard.
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