{
  "id": 1689692,
  "title": "WATCH: SANDF axes reservist after video of him drunk in uniform",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/watch-sandf-axes-reservist-after-video-of-him-drunk-in-uniform",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T10:39:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/news/sandf-axes-reservist-viral-drunk-uniform-video-sparks-outrage/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has terminated the call-up service of a reservist after a video surfaced showing him intoxicated in uniform. The video, which circulated widely on social media on August 6, 2026, depicted the SANDF member in military attire, visibly drunk and having difficulty walking. The reservist was recorded by an unknown individual who questioned his behavior, asking, \"Why are you drunk in uniform?\" In response, the SANDF strongly condemned the reservist's \"inappropriate conduct,\" emphasizing that such behavior is unbecoming of military members. Following the investigation, it was confirmed that the serviceman was a reservist on active reserve call-up at a unit in Pretoria. The SANDF emphasized that conduct bringing the institution and military profession into disrepute is intolerable and vowed to take decisive action against any behavior undermining the force's integrity. Consequently, the call-up service of the convicted reservist has been terminated.",
  "summary": "The SANDF member in military uniform was clearly inebriated and struggling to walk",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/cctv-captures-delhi-university-phd-scholar-slapping-professor-student",
        "published": "2026-08-18T05:37:56.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}