The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has expressed concern over the increasing trend of uniformed members posting obscene photos and videos on their personal social media accounts while wearing military uniforms.
“While the SANDF respects the personal freedoms of its members, the public display of such content, particularly explicit, suggestive, or inappropriate, undermines the dignity of the uniform and the values of the SANDF.
“The SANDF wishes to remind all members that their conduct, both on and off duty, reflects directly on the integrity and discipline of the force. In light of the recent incident, the SANDF strongly condemn the misuse of our uniform by publishing or sharing explicit photographic or video material on personal social media platforms while in uniform,” the statement read.
Prohibited
According to the SANDF, such actions are “strictly” prohibited and constitute a serious breach of military discipline, professional ethics and the SANDF Code of Conduct.
“Members are expected to uphold the highest standards of behaviour and to preserve the dignity of the uniform they wear.”
The Chief of the SANDF, General Rudzani Maphwanya, along with the entire Military Command Council, issued a firm warning to all SANDF members.
They made it clear that such conduct is a criminal offence under military law and will not be tolerated or go unpunished within the SANDF.
“Any misuse of the uniform in public or online spaces is considered a criminal act under the Military Discipline Code,” the SANDF said on Wednesday.
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