SANDF member shoots and kills 2 colleagues before turning gun on himself

JOHANNESBURG - A member of the South African National Defence (SANDF) has shot and killed two of his colleagues before turning the gun on himself at the Macadamia Military Base near Komatipoort in Mpumalanga. 

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

The SANDF’s spokesperson, Prince Tshabalala, has expressed condolences to the families of the deceased

“The SANDF, in conjunction with the South African Police Service, has launched a full investigation into the matter. The circumstances surrounding the matter remain subject to ongoing enquiry.”