Search for missing SANDF member temporarily halted after human remains found near Komati River

Search for remains of SANDF soldier in crocodile-infested river called off

The police-led operation to search for the remains of a South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldier who went missing in the Komati River in Komatipoort, Mpumalanga, has been officially called off on the sixth day of the search. The 33-year-old soldier and his 39-year-old colleague were swept away by the fast-flowing, crocodile-infested river on Christmas Day while attempting to cross a low-lying bridge en route to the Lebombo Border Pos…

South Africa: Body Recovered in Komati River Suspected to Be Missing Soldier

[SAnews.gov.za] The remains of a person suspected to be that of a missing South African National Defence Force (SANDF) member, who was swept away in a flooded river, have been recovered in the Komati River in Komatipoort on Monday.

Search for missing SANDF member temporarily halted after human remains found near Komati River

Search for missing soldier temporarily suspended after remains found in Komati River

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The police operation to search for the remains of the soldier who went missing in the Komati River in Komatipoort, Mpumalanga, has been called off on day six of the search. The 33-year-old soldier and his 39-year-old colleague were swept away by the crocodile-infested river while trying to cross a low-lying bridge towards the Lebombo Border Post on Christmas Day. The first body was recovered a day after the incident. Some remains, believed to be…

Defence Minister Motshekga inspects Macadamia Deployment Area after tragic SANDF Christmas Day incident

South Africa: The Minister of Defence and Military Veterans – Angie Motshekga, visited the Macadamia Deployment Area in Mpumalanga, where two soldiers were tragically swept away attempting a low bridge crossing in their vehicle, while they were on duty over the festive period.  During the visit on December 29, 2025 Minister Motshekga was flanked by the military top brass, to establish the circumstances that led to two soldiers being overwhelmed …

Cops find body suspected to be missing SANDF member swept away by floods

The Komati River, swollen and unforgiving after days of heavy rain, has finally given up what is believed to be the body of a missing South African National Defence Force (SANDF) member. The discovery was made days after he was swept away while on duty during a Christmas Day operation. The remains were recovered on Monday after a local fisherman spotted a body floating near the borderline between South Africa and Mozambique. The discovery brough…