JOHANNESBURG, South Africa
The South African National
Defence Force (SANDF) has swiftly distanced itself from alarming statements
made by a former commander, Sylvester Mangolele, who recently surfaced in a
video circulating widely on social media.The former Lieutenant Commander in the SA Navy, Sylvester Mangolele
In the video, Mr. Mangolele
explicitly called for the removal of President Cyril Ramaphosa from office,
setting a tight ultimatum of 48 hours for the president to step down or face
forceful eviction.
The former officer justified
his demand by pointing to alleged constitutional violations committed by
President Ramaphosa.
The video, which gained
traction on Tuesday, has stirred considerable concern and speculation across
the nation. In response to this development, the SANDF has taken a clear
stance, emphasizing its non-involvement in political matters and disavowing any
connection to the ex-commander's call for presidential removal.
However, in a statement on
Tuesday, the army distanced itself from Mr Mangolele's comments, saying that he
does not speak on behalf of SANDF.
“The SANDF condemns Sylvester
Mangolele’s utterances with (the) contempt it deserves,” said SANDF
spokesperson Siphiwe Dlamini.
The former Lieutenant Commander in the SA Navy, Sylvester Mangolele was dismissed from the defence force in 2018, due to misconduct.
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