The South African National Defence Force and South African Police Service are investigating a video that appears to show a soldier slapping a woman during a joint operation in Mitchells Plain, Cape Town.
The footage has been circulating on social media and relates to an operation carried out on Friday.
News24 reported that both the SANDF and SAPS are now probing the incident.
Video sparks investigation
The video appears to capture a soldier striking a woman while security forces were conducting a planned joint operation in Mitchells Plain.
The incident has since drawn attention online, prompting scrutiny of the conduct of personnel involved in the operation.
At this stage, the source does not provide details about what happened before the apparent slap or what led to the interaction.
It also does not identify the woman involved or confirm whether she was injured.
SANDF and SAPS looking into incident
Both the SANDF and SAPS are investigating the footage and the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The operation involved joint law-enforcement activity in Mitchells Plain, but the source does not provide further details about the purpose of the operation or the specific units involved.
The available report also does not state whether the soldier seen in the video has been identified, suspended or subjected to disciplinary action.
Those details remain unclear while the investigation continues.
Questions remain over alleged conduct
The viral footage has placed renewed focus on the conduct of security personnel during joint operations in communities.
However, the video alone does not establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
The SANDF and SAPS investigations are expected to determine what happened, whether procedures were followed and whether further action is required.
No findings have yet been announced.
The incident remains under investigation, and any conclusions about misconduct will depend on the outcome of the official probes.