Overview
- The incident occurred on December 25 during Operation Corona when a military-police vehicle was swept off a low bridge at Macadamia near Komatipoort.
- The soldiers were reportedly en route to the Lebombo Border Post when the heavily flooded Nkomazi/Komati River’s strong current overtook the crossing.
- SAPS divers recovered one soldier’s body on Friday, while a second member remains unaccounted for.
- The search involves the SAPS Diving Rescue Team with SANDF air support, with operations paused overnight for safety and set to resume this morning.
- Defence Minister Angie Motshekga and senior leaders conveyed condolences and requested media give space to allow rescue work and family notifications.