Troops hit, stole from people and shot barking dogs during lockdown, ombud told
06 June 2021 - 00:00
Details have emerged of how South African soldiers allegedly terrorised people during the lockdown last year, confiscating liquor then drinking it, and even killing dogs that barked at them...
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