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South Africa now under Military lockdown

While South Africa is still reeling from the shock of a national lockdown, the South African Defense Force is flexing its muscles on the streets.

The 4SAI Infantry Battalion paraded the streets of Middelburg on Tuesday morning announcing a heavy military presence for the next 21 days.

STLM Executive Mayor, Mr Bagudi Tolo, announced during a meeting with stakeholders yesterday, that South Africa has now become a war zone.

The Mayor reiterated the importance of full cooperation from the public, stating that in any time of war, orders are not questioned but followed, adding that anyone who questions orders at a time of war faces a firing squad.

Mayor Tolo echoed the words of the President, warning all South African citizens, who do not fall under essential services, to stay at home at all costs.

The South African Defense Force will be patrolling the streets and the country is at the hands of military policing.

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Sjani Campher

Sjani has been working as a community journalist and photographer at the Middelburg Observer since 2018, during which she has been responsible for the content creation for both digital and print, as well as maintaining the publication's online platforms. She is a member of the Forum for Community Journalists, and focuses on fields including hard news, investigative reporting, human interest, columns and sports.
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