"Pay them R100k": SANDF Soldiers’ Aircraft Jump Video Sparks Praise

• A selfie-style TikTok filmed inside a packed military transport aircraft has captured the attention of South Africans
• The video shows SANDF soldiers in full combat gear preparing to leap from the open rear door of the aircraft
• Viewers flooded the comments with a mix of pride, humour, and pointed questions about military equipment and pay

A raw, unfiltered glimpse inside a South African National Defence Force (SANDF) military aircraft has gone viral on TikTok, drawing hundreds of thousands of views and sparking a lively national conversation about the country's soldiers.

The clip posted on 24 October by TikTok user @sipho.sandleni was filmed inside a cramped cargo hold. It was packed with troops dressed in camouflage uniforms and helmets.

The atmosphere inside the aircraft was visibly electric, with soldiers pressed shoulder-to-shoulder as they edged closer to the wide-open rear door, ready to jump. Watch the SANDF troops prepare to jump from the aircraft:

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The clip quickly found its audience, with South Africans weighing in on everything from the soldiers' bravery to the state of the country's defence capabilities.

The Sanctified King🔥 wrote:

"Pay these men R100k a month, no tax."

Honey Badger 🦡 struck a similar tone:

"I will never be ashamed of my SANDF, I love them with their mistakes. Go Boys and Girls.... 🇿🇦🇿🇦"

Not everyone was so complimentary.

SiyaNxax🇿🇦🇿🇦 took a sharp dig at South Africa's tender system, writing:

"Ey I hope those parachutes are not supplied by comrades through tenders."

The video also drew plenty of lighter-hearted observations. Several viewers zeroed in on one particular soldier who appeared less than confident at the threshold.

Carol Hunsley noted:

"The fear in da 3rd one face 😂😂."

Tumelo Malapane offered:

"The last one is not make sure."

A handful of comments took a more critical stance.

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Scspies was blunter still:

"It's always a fucken joke, till the real stuff happens, then what?"

Other Briefly News stories about SANDF displays

• A viral TikTok video filmed at a training and graduation ground showed a large contingent of uniformed personnel performing coordinated marching drills, featuring a wide mix of agencies including SAPS, PRASA, EMS, Traffic Police, and border authorities.
• Members of the SANDF airborne infantry, dressed in camouflage and signature maroon berets, brought an indoor commemorative military ceremony to life with an energetic synchronised traditional dance and chant routine.
• A female South African National Defence Force (SANDF) major from the South African Military Health Service (SAMHS) went viral on TikTok (@tlotli69) after leading a military drill in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) with exceptional vocal power and parade-ground command.

Source: Briefly News