‘Beer poured over his head, choked, kicked, hit
with machine gun’: how Collin Khosa died in Alex
BY IAVAN PIJOOS - 15 April 2020 - 12:42
“Khosa was allegedly
killed by defence force (SANDF) soldiers in the township, north of
Johannesburg......”
“Preliminary medical
opinion is that the cause of death is directly related to the assault by the
members of the SANDF,” read the letter of demand........”
“Three members of the SANDF arrived and were briefed on the
incident.
Without seeking further details from Khosa, they allegedly
“manhandled and assaulted” him.
“In particular, they: poured beer on top of his head and on his
body; one member of the SANDF held his hand behind his back, while
the other choked him; slammed him against the cement wall; hit him with the
butt of the machine gun; kicked, slapped him, punched him on his face and on
his stomach and ribs; and slammed him against the steel gate”.
Steyl said videos of the incident recorded by witnesses were
deleted by SANDF members.....”
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