SANDF condemns jobs scam
The SANDF said it does not utilise individuals, groups or groupings to recruit.
THE South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has condemned an alleged jobs-for-money scam involving about 300 young prospective job seekers. This follows a report on Tuesday that military police are investigating a case of suspected human trafficking of close to 300 young people‚ who were found stranded in Wonder Park‚ northern Pretoria.
According to preliminary information, a man who claimed to be a colonel in the SANDF trafficked young men and women between the ages of 18 and 30 from KwaZulu-Natal under the false pretence of employment in the force.
“Allegations are that the man collected an undisclosed amount of money from unsuspecting parents in KZN. The young people are reported to have been stranded next to the Wonder Park Shopping complex since last week. Some are said to have left to unknown destinations,” the Department of Social Development said in a statement.
SANDF said it does not utilise individuals, groups or groupings to recruit.
“The SANDF strongly condemns activities aimed at deliberately misleading members of the public regarding recruitment into the SANDF,” spokesperson Colonel Ronald Maseko said.
He encouraged residents to report activities where people solicit money with the promise of securing employment in the SANDF.
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