{"id":91890,"date":"2025-10-22T15:59:48","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T15:59:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/south-africa\/all-news\/criminals-using-combat-gear-face-five-years-in-jail"},"modified":"2025-10-22T16:28:31","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T16:28:31","slug":"criminals-using-combat-gear-face-five-years-in-jail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/south-africa\/all-news\/criminals-using-combat-gear-face-five-years-in-jail","title":{"rendered":"Criminals Using Combat Gear Face Five Years in Jail"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has distanced itself from individuals in a viral video clip, who are seen terrorising and stealing from community members, saying the group is not part of the force.<\/p>\n<p>The force said it has noted with concern a trend of combat attire being used by criminals while engaged in illegal activity.<\/p>\n<p>SANDF spokesperson Prince Tshabalala has warned against the practice, saying those found wearing it risk conviction or liability to a fine.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Defence Act 42 of 2002, Section 104 (5) and (6) stipulates that: \u2018&#8230;Any person who, without authority, possesses or wears prescribed uniforms, distinctive marks or crests, or performs any prohibited act while wearing such uniform or with such uniform, distinctive marks or crests, is guilty of an offence and liable on conviction or a fine or imprisonment for a period not exceeding five years&#8230;\u2019\u201d reads a statement from the SANDF.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">South-Africa<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; South-Africa. The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has distanced itself from individuals in a viral video clip, who are seen terrorising and stealing from community members, saying the group is not part of the force. 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