SANDF rejects claims it transported arms on SAA flight, says it was equipment for training
25 July 2018
The SA National Defence Force (SANDF) has rejected claims that it was trying to smuggle arms to Cuba when a chartered SAA flight was stopped at the Waterkloof air force base last week.
According to Sunday newspaper Rapport, the aircraft, which was meant to transport Cuban technicians back to their home country, was also carrying firearms and ammunition.
SANDF spokesperson Brigadier General Mafi Mgobozi dispelled the reports and said the defence force rejected the allegations with contempt.
"The equipment in question was heavy vehicle simulators for training purposes and were cleared by customs and Armscor following due process," Mgobozi said.