By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
The SA National Defence Force (SANDF) has denied claims that a member injured during a training exercise at Waterkloof Airforce Base on Thursday has died.
He sustained head injuries when he fell during a during AAD practice demonstration.
The SANDF said the injured member was stabilised and flown to a hospital in Pretoria, where he was receiving medical treatment.
SANDF communications head Siphiwe Dlamini said the SANDF is pleading with members of the public and uniform members to respect and allow the injured member and his family the privacy they deserve during this difficult time.
“He is alive and has been stabilised but remains in a critical condition, Dlamini said.