In a shocking exposé, investigative journalist Henny Fanfin delves into the heart of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), revealing a clandestine group of elite soldiers and officials operating above the law. The Kimberley Prospector brings you the gripping account of a dark journey that unfolds from the Cape Coast to the military bases in Pretoria, uncovering a web of illegal campaigns involving torture, politics, spycraft, and even murder.
The investigation commenced on December 6, 2022, with the arrival of the mysterious vessel, Lady R, at Simonstown Naval Base. Henny Fanfin, an anti-corruption activist and researcher, traced the vessel’s connections to a Special Forces unit in Phalaborwa. The plot thickened as evidence emerged of illegal activities, including the abduction of civilians, assault, and torture.
One of the key revelations in this chilling saga involves the disappearance of an Ethiopian man, Abdella Aba, from the Mall of Africa. Whistleblowers from the National Defense Force allege Special Forces’ involvement, claiming they were on a training exercise. However, CCTV footage and eyewitness accounts suggest a state-sanctioned abduction.
The investigation took an ominous turn with the assassination of Lieutenant Colonel France Matia, the Hawks investigator on the case. The intricate details of the investigation led to the exposure of a torture squad operating within SANDF. Fanfin’s sources unveiled a pattern of abuse and human rights violations implicating senior generals and members of Special Forces.
The riveting narrative unfolds further with the theft of 18 R4 assault rifles from a military base in Pretoria in December 2019. Special Forces, tasked with recovering the weapons, allegedly resorted to criminal means, leaving a trail of illegal surveillance, abductions, and torture.
Eyewitnesses and whistleblowers, including former security operative Pulle Eno, courageously step forward to expose the dark underbelly of SANDF. Eno recounts his ordeal of being tortured for five days, implicating high-ranking officers in the process.
The SANDF’s attempts to keep these allegations under wraps face challenges as victims and witnesses seek justice. A board of inquiry has been established, examining allegations of crimes within SANDF from 2017 to 2022. However, sources suggest that the Chief of the Military Police, Rear Admiral Mahi Moto, may face adverse findings.
As the nation grapples with this revelation, questions arise about the integrity of the military in upholding the Constitution. Fanfin’s investigation underscores the need to scrutinize the SANDF to distinguish between those defending the Constitution and those undermining it.
The Kimberley Prospector will continue to follow this harrowing tale of The Bad and The Brave within the SANDF.
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