A 1959 French-made Alouette 2 helicopter belonging to the South African Air Force races against the Gautrain.
The South African Air Force's Lieutenant-General Fabian Msimang told the Zondo commission of inquiry that the incident was a breach of national security and should have never happened.
On Thursday, head of the Air Force, Fabian Msimang testified at the state capture inquiry that the entity was safeguarding their system.
The Alfred Nzo District Municipality on Wednesday urged residents in low-lying areas to monitor water levels and to move to higher ground if necessary.
The Oryx helicopter made a hard landing on Tuesday during a demonstration at the Roodewal Weapons Range outside Polokwane.
The air force’s colonel Eugene Motati says there were no fatalities or serious injuries sustained in the incident.
Cooperative governance deputy minister Andries Nel says the deployment of the air force has been authorised.
The South African Air Force spent the afternoon demonstrating its annual Air Capability Demonstration at Roodewal Weapons Range in Makhado, Limpopo Province.
The NSRI remains on high alert to assist yachts taking part in the historic race.
A 27-year-old suspect opened fire on three of his colleagues on Sunday.
Seleka rebels in the CAR have been encouraged to participate in peace talks to avoid more violence.
Investigators say it will be months before they can establish what caused the Dakota crash.
The Dakota was flying from Johannesburg to the Eastern Cape when it crashed.
