ZAA South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldier was filmed slapping a woman twice during a confrontation in Tafelsig, Mitchells Plain, sparking concerns about the behavior of soldiers deployed alongside police in Cape Town under Operation Prosper. The footage, shared on social media, shows the soldier verbally abusing the woman and physically striking her, despite the presence of SAPS (South African Police Service) members at the scene. The woman's husband attempted to intervene, but the soldier shoved him aside and later raised his weapon before being pulled away. The incident has raised questions about the role of SANDF in civilian policing and whether proper protocols were followed. Opposition Member of Parliament Nicholas Gotsell criticized the footage as 'deeply disturbing' and highlighted discrepancies in the number of soldiers versus police present, contradicting earlier assurances that two police officers would accompany each soldier. Both SAPS and SANDF have yet to officially respond to requests for comment.
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