This comes after a video went viral on social media showing a foreign national sewing SANDF camouflage attire with the army's artefacts on.

The defence force confirms that the person in the clip is not authorised to be in possession of the force's patented material nor affiliated with SANDF.

"The SANDF it is a criminal offence to be in possession of any SANDF material and those found in possession of such will be prosecuted, according to the defence act, Section 104 (5) and (6) which carries a fine or imprisonment for a period not exceeding five years. In a statement the defence says members of the public, including clothing manufacturers and producers of cloth materials must not use, sell or repurpose any SANDF material including camouflage unless registered and authorized to do so.”

--ChannelAfrica--