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702 Eyewitness News has learned that only 11 out of 47 [as received] defence force training institutions are accredited to provide approved training. It was recently revealed that police training facilities have not been verified by their approved Sector Education and Training Authority or SETA.

A new 702 Eyewitness News investigation has now shown that the defence force is also not complying with labour laws. 702's Liezl Thom reports.

[Reporter] The law requires all training providers to be accredited by a Sector Education and Training Authority. According to DIDETA [the defence SETA], only 10 of the armed forces' 47 training institutions have been provisionally accredited, with 11 applications still awaiting processing. Twenty six defence training facilities, more than 50 per cent, have not even applied for accreditation. DIDETA CEO [name indistinct] Louw.

[Louw] Once they get their qualification, they cannot use that qualification outside the defence force.

[Reporter] Louw also says the defence force's non-compliance means the standard of training cannot be verified. Liezl Thom, 702 Eyewitness News, Pretoria.

[Presenter] The SANDF, meanwhile, says stringent measures are taken to ensure the safety of all its personnel during training exercises. This comes after a soldier died following a parachute jump at the De Brug Training Facility near Bloemfontein last week. The trooper was alive when colleagues reached him after the jump, but died on the way to hospital.

Military officials have confirmed his parachute opened and remained opened until he crash-landed. The SANDF's Danny Shibembe.

[Shibembe] Precautions are taken on the standard of operations and the standard of working. Safety is always taken into consideration and I can assure the rest of the members that the leadership of the defence force is taking its members first.