SANDF to probe video of soldier allegedly punching man during Cape Flats op
6 August 2019
The SA National Defence Force (SANDF) has launched an investigation after one its soldiers allegedly assaulted a civilian during an operation in Tafelsig, Mitchells Plain, Cape Town, last week.
In a video, the man stops his red Hyundai Accent and a soldier opens the passenger door to look inside before moving around to the other side of the vehicle. Another soldier looks in the boot.
The driver then gets out and addresses the group of soldiers. Another soldier enters the frame and allegedly punches the man in the face.
Noor Mitchell, 28, told IOL that after being allegedly punched, the soldier said "hey voetsek" and made him take his possessions out of the vehicle.