SANDF chief slams ‘overnight defence specialists’, calls for sympathy for families of 14 slain troops
In a heartfelt tribute, SANDF Chief Rudzani Maphwanya called for a focus on mourning, rather than a political blame game ...
Parliament's defence committee praises efforts in repatriating SANDF soldiers
The Defence Committee honors SANDF soldiers repatriated from the DRC, stressing South Africa’s role in peacekeeping, calling ...
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Political fallout from SANDF soldiers’ deaths in the DRC
From government neglect, mining interests and the withdrawal of troops from the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the EFF, DA and PA did not hold back during the National Assembly’s ...
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Further delays in repatriation of fallen SANDF soldiers
CAPE TOWN - Grieving families of the 14 fallen South African National Defence Force soldiers continue to endure a long wait for the repatriation of their loved one's bodies. During a heated debate ...
The Citizen4d
‘Toy soldiers’: What GNU partners are fighting about in SANDF debate
The government of national unity (GNU) is divided over how to deal to the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The National Assembly held an urgent debate on Monday to voice their ...
Daily Monitor5d
South Africa's military reinforces beleaguered Congo mission
"We have been informed of a (South African National Defence Force) troop build-up in the area of Lubumbashi. We gather that approximately 700-800 soldiers had been flown to Lubumbashi," Chris ...
Daily Monitor13d
South African troops are dying in DRC: Here’s what’s going wrong
The South African National Defence Force is leading the mission. Their mandate is to support the DRC government, a member of the 16-member SADC group, in restoring peace, security and stability.
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Damaged Goma Runway Delays Repatriation of Fallen South African Soldiers, Says Defence Minister
Senior officials of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) are working around the clock to bring home the bodies of South African soldiers who lost their lives in combat in the ...