Allegations of murder, torture, corruption and abuse of power in the SANDF: Hennie Van Vuuren

Open Secrets has published a series with allegations of criminal activities within the South African National Defence Force. The organisation alleges there exists a rogue unit responsible for acts of torture and murder. According to Open Secrets, the group comprises the Special Forces Brigade, the Military Police, Defence Intelligence and Defence Legal Services and operates with impunity. The SANDF reportedly instituted a board of inquiry, headed by Brigadier-General John Moorhouse, to investigate complaints of alleged criminal activity within the military. As part of the investigation, the inquiry is said to have heard testimonies from dozens of witnesses on corruption and abuse of power in the military. However, six months after the conclusion of the inquiry, the report has not been made public and neither was it tabled before the portfolio committee of Defence. Open Secrets Director Hennie Van Vuuren joins us virtually. For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.