Remains of 14 South African troops killed in DRC to be repatriated on Thursday, SANDF confirms
The SANDF has confirmed that the remains of the slain soldiers killed in the DRC will be repatriated to South Africa on ...
Families of SANDF soldiers killed in DRC to receive mortal remains
The handing over ceremony of the mortal remains of the SANDF heroes who lost their lives in the DRC, will take place at the Air Force Base Swartkop.
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Government gives a grim update on the condition of SANDF in DRC
The Minister of Defence Angie Motshekga said the South African National Defence Force was facing intense fire from the M23 ...
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SA to Maintain Troop Presence in DRC Despite Recent Losses, Says Minister Lamola
The summit has provided clarity on the way forward regarding the conflict in the eastern DRC,” Lamola told Members of ...
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DA Parliamentary Debate to Seek Accountability On SANDF DRC Tragedy [press release]
Monday 10 February 2025, the National Assembly will hold the DA-sponsored debate on the South African National Defence Force's (SANDF) presence in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, following ...
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Remains of 14 SANDF soldiers killed in DRC have arrived in Uganda
JOHANNESBURG - The mortal remains of the 14 South African National Defence Force (SANDF) members have arrived in Entebbe, ...
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DNA tests may be needed to identify SANDF troops killed in DRC, bodies could be in Uganda until Tuesday
According to the SANDF, the bodies are in Ugandan undergoing pathology procedures while plans are underway for an arrival ...
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FF Plus, ACDP call for judicial inquiry into deaths of SANDF soldiers in DRC
The National Assembly on Monday debated the matter at the behest of the Democratic Alliance (DA), which also called for ...
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Bodies of 14 SANDF soldiers due back on Friday as SA mulls its DRC options
Although initially announced by the Chief of the SA National Defence Force (SANDF) as arriving back on Wednesday, it appears ...
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Two SANDF soldiers killed, 17 injured after military truck overturns in Northern Cape
Following delays in the repatriation of the 14 soldiers killed during combat in the DRC, the SANDF said on Friday that "movement is underway". SANDF spokesperson Siphiwe Dlamini said the bodies would ...
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SANDF base allegedly surrounded by rebels in Goma while supplies run out
Former SANDF general, Maomela Motau says they are running out of food and water. And M23 rebels are said to have surrounded their camp in Goma. Fourteen members of the SANDF were killed and their ...