DEATH OF A SANDF MEMBER: TROOPER VICTOR SABA MEYI

Date of Release: Wednesday, 13 September 2006

Embargo: None

Chief of the SA Army, Lieutenant General Solly Shoke regrettably announces the passing away of Trooper Victor Saba Meyi (23) during a training exercise at General De Wit Training Area in Bloemfontein on Wednesday, 13 September 2006.

Trooper Meyi was stationed at 1 SA Tank Regiment in Bloemfontein. The incident happened at approximately 07h30. The member was rushed to Pelonomi Hospital where doctors declared him dead at 08h16.

A board of inquiry has been convened and will run con-currently with an investigation by the SA Police Service.

He is survived by his mother and family. Funeral arrangements have not yet been finalised.

Released by: SA National Defence Force Headquarters
Private Bag X 161
Pretoria
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Enquiries: Colonel George Ingram
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082 337 8506

Major Marinda Meyer
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082 926 9151