The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans, Mr Cyril Xaba, is deeply saddened by the news of the passing of four members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) in a tragic accident that took place in Upington in the Northern Cape.

According to the SANDF, four members of the South African 8 Infantry Battalion died in a motor vehicle accident that happened when two military vehicles that were travelling to Lohatlha from Upington in the Northern Cape overturned and crashed. The accident took place when a vehicle that was towed by another one had a tyre burst that caused both vehicles to overturn.

The committee sends its heartfelt condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of the deceased members of the SANDF. Mr Xaba said the committee is with them during this very difficult time. (May their souls rest in eternal peace.” The committee wishes those who survived from the accident a speedy recovery.

Source: Parliament of South Africa