Ex-apartheid soldiers to sue Govt for N$5.7b
Over 22 000 former South West Africa Territory Force (SWATF) soldiers plan to sue the government for N$5.7 billion in unpaid veteran benefits and compensation. They say they were not “murderers” during the apartheid era, claiming Namibians can today see the fruit of their work. Speaking on behalf of the 22 600 former soldiers, Fernando […] The post Ex-apartheid soldiers to sue Govt for N$5.7b appeared first on The Namibian .
Over 22 000 former South West Africa Territory Force (SWATF) soldiers plan to sue the government for N$5.7 billion in unpaid veteran benefits and compensation.
They say they were not “murderers” during the apartheid era, claiming Namibians can today see the fruit of their work.
Speaking on behalf of the 22 600 former soldiers, Fernando Mathias says members of the territorial force defended Namibia’s borders in the past and protected the country’s property.
“But they are accusing us of being murderers, which is not true. Because today you can see the fruit of our work. Everything is okay,” he says.
