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Documents and hard drives were seized from Alpha Consulting as Seychelles regulators investigate the firm’s alleged role in concealing the true owners of hundreds of British shell companies. The raid followed a new probe by ICIJ partners. bit.ly/3uT3zA4

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'Generals from the top echelons of the SANDF on Thursday denied the allegations of the existence of a military squad responsible for acts of torture and murder. But they deflected on providing factual responses to many of the allegations.' loom.ly/t58BIok

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[LISTEN] Open Secrets accuses SA National Defence Force executive of 'singing sweet lullaby to the public of SA' in denial of the publication's claims of a torture squad operating within the force.

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[LISTEN] @OpenSecretsZA accuses @SANDF_ZA executive of 'singing sweet lullaby to the public of SA' in denial of the publication's claims of a torture squad operating within the force. 🔗omny.fm/shows/update-n… #UpdateAtNoon #SABCNews
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What was an SA National Defence Force Special Forces unit doing in Simon’s Town when containers were loaded off and on the Russian vessel the Lady R? Open Secrets investigates.

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🔴 SANDF 'Torture Squad'

Excellent reporting by Carte Blanche & Open Secrets.

SANDF deny existence of 'squad' & Gen. Maphwanya says the reason for some individuals within SANDF doing wrong is that society has failed to properly nurture 'your sons & daughters'?

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Carte Blanche(@carteblanchetv) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It sounds like General Maphwanya is now saying the reason for some individuals within the SANDF doing wrong is because society has failed to properly nurture 'your sons and daughters'? And with that, the briefing ends. Open Secrets

It sounds like General Maphwanya is now saying the reason for some individuals within the SANDF doing wrong is because society has failed to properly nurture 'your sons and daughters'? And with that, the briefing ends. #CarteBlanche @OpenSecretsZA
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Govan Whittles 🇿🇦(@govanwhittles) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Happening Now: The SANDF responds to reporting on an alleged torture squad within the military. It calls for evidence to be reported to authorities, yet does not mention the board of inquiry which heard testimony about torture.

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Govan Whittles 🇿🇦(@govanwhittles) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Now Barry Bateman asks how the can call the revelations of allegations of a complete fabrication when its own board of inquiry heard testimony about it.

The chief of staff says that's interesting and it's more concerning. Yet, he confirms that the SANDF knew about it.

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SANDF chief of staff confirms the Board of Inquiry heard testimony of allegations of torture - so they knew about it for at least six months - but says it's internal.

SANDF chief about to weigh in.

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Now: SANDF acknowledging the allegations of torture were brought to the attention of the top brass months ago and not recently through Open Secrets...

This contradicts the early statement. Sandf says torture didn't form basis of BOI but confirms it was heard as testimony.

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Govan Whittles 🇿🇦(@govanwhittles) 's Twitter Profile Photo

asks SANDF chief about the operations of the special forces within the country.

SANDF chief says 'these questions are not healthy for the wellbeing of our citizens.'

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