No soldier given rotten food in Mozambique: SANDF
The army is in Mozambique as part of the SADC mission to fight against insurgents in the gas rich region of Cabo Delgado.
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has denied reports that soldiers in Mozambique had been given rotten food.
SANDF says a portion of rations got spoiled before use, as a result of a mobile pantry storage facility that broke down last month in the mission.
The army is in Mozambique as part of the SADC mission to fight against insurgents in the gas-rich region of Cabo Delgado.
Spokesperson Andries Mahapa says following the unfortunate incident two deep freezers were purchased and sent to Macomia.
“New demands were submitted to replace bad rations, the SANDF further assisted in procuring fresh fruits and vegetables at the local market, during the time when a mobile pantry storage facility had ceased to function. Members were given dry rations in order to supplement the spoiled rations.”
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