Repatriation of 14 SA soldiers killed in DRC conflict delayed, …
20 hours ago · JOHANNESBURG - The South African Defence Force (SANDF) says there have been delays in the repatriation of 14 soldiers killed in combat in Goma – in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Earlier this ...
SANDF Chief explains how 14 SA soldiers were brutally killed by …
2 days ago · The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has insisted that 14 of its soldiers who recently died in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) did not perish in active combat. This claim, however, has been met with scepticism and criticism from Members of Parliament (MPs), who are calling for clarity and accountability over the deployment.
SANDF death toll in the DRC rises to 14 - defenceWeb
4 days ago · The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has announced the death toll of its troops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has risen to 14 after a soldier succumbed to his wounds. In a statement on 1 February, the SANDF released the names of the deceased who “made the ultimate sacrifice during the recent battle with M23 rebels in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.” The ...
SANDF officially releases names of soldiers who died in DRC
5 days ago · The SANDF has officially released the names of its members who died last week - in the Eastern DRC city of Goma - after M23 rebels attacked them.
SANDF confirms repatriation of 14 fallen soldiers from DRC
The remains of 14 South African soldiers killed in the DRC are set to be repatriated, as SANDF officials face scrutiny over their deployment in a peacekeeping mission.
SANDF Troops Face Controversial, Dangerous DRC Deployment
Feb 6, 2024 · Kobus Marais, South Africa’s Democratic Alliance shadow defense and military veterans minister, denounced the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) deployment as “reckless,” arguing that it does not have the capacity to …
SANDF names 14 soldiers killed in DRC M23 rebel attack
5 days ago · The South African National Defence Force has released the names of 14 soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice during an M23 rebel attack in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
South African troops are dying in the DRC: why they’re there and …
Jan 31, 2025 · The Southern African Development Community intervention force in the mission in the DRC is outgunned and outmanned.
Three more SANDF soldiers killed in DRC, one succumbs to
Jan 28, 2025 · Three SA National Defence Force soldiers (SANDF) lost their lives in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Monday after an exchange of bombs near the Goma Airport.
Ramaphosa breaks silence on deaths of SANDF soldiers in the DRC
Jan 29, 2025 · A week after the first of 13 South African soldiers were killed by M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), President and Commander-in-Chief Cyril Ramaphosa has issued a statement on the situation, saying defence leadership is working to ensure forces remain “well equipped and sufficiently supported.” Ramaphosa on Wednesday expressed condolences to …
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