The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has received harsh criticism that some of its members have been heavy-handed in various communities during the lockdown.
JOHANNESBURG - The South African Human Rights Commission has on Wednesday called on the state to uphold and respect human rights during lockdown operations.WATCH: SANDF in Alex: We're not here to kill anyone
The SAHRC's Chris Nissen said: “We did receive a number of calls, we’re busy collating it so that we have at least some indication of a number of cases.” Tersia Pedro told Eyewitness News SANDF members stormed their home and badly assaulted her daughter and husband who even had a gun shoved in his mouth.
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