‘Medal’ soldier transferred: report

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The John Chard decoration is awarded for distinguished service.

Durban -

The incumbent new commander of the Durban Light Infantry, accused of wearing a dead soldier's medals to a parade, has been moved to another unit, Beeld newspaper reported on Saturday.

Lt-Col Sibusiso Amos Mbuyazi, 42, has been transferred pending the outcome of an investigation against him, according to the report.

Mbuyazi earlier this week labelled the incident a malicious prank by his subordinates, claiming it was part of a smear campaign to discredit him.

He reportedly wore the unit's deceased's chaplain's Southern Cross and Pro Patria medals and his John Chard Decoration for impeccable, continuous service when he received his rank at a Pretoria parade on August 22.

Mbuyazi told Beeld, however, that his subordinates had pinned the medals to his uniform. - Sapa