UPDATE | SANDF member fatally stabs 2 colleagues at Macadamia Military Base

JOHANNESBURG – The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has revised its earlier statement on the death of members at the Macadamia Military Base near Komatipoort, in Mpumalanga, saying only two members have been stabbed and killed by a colleague.

The colleague then tried to take his own life but failed.

It is believed the soldiers had an altercation in the early hours of Saturday morning before the fatal attack.

It is not yet known what the SANDF members were arguing about; however, investigations are underway to establish what transpired

SANDF spokesperson Prince Tshabalala has expressed condolences to the families of the deceased.

Jabulile Mbatha
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Jabulile Mbatha
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