Defence Analyst questions SANDF's readiness after fatal mine shaft operation

Following the deaths of two SANDF soldiers during an operation targeting illegal mining in western Johannesburg, defence analyst Ricardo Teixeira says the tragedy raises urgent questions about whether troops are adequately trained and equipped for dangerous underground operations. He argues that subterranean environments require highly specialised skills and equipment that most militaries, including the SANDF, are not routinely prepared for. Follow us on our new Facebook page: https://tinyurl.com/2p9m6y52 #Newzroom405 Tune into Newzroom Afrika DStv channel 405 for more.