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 ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa to attend the hand-over ceremony of 14 SANDF troops killed in DRC
The remains of the 14 South African soldiers killed in the DRC by the M23 rebel group, will be handed over to the families ...
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Bodies of Slain 14 SANDF Members To Be Repatriated, South Africans Heartbroken
The South African National Defence Force will repatriate the remains of the 14 soldiers who died in an ambush at an airport ...
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South Africa: Defence Committee Welcomes Repatriation of Gallant Soldiers Killed in Democratic Republic of Congo Conflict
The Co-Chairpersons of the Joint Standing Committee on Defence, Mr Malusi Gigaba and Mr Phiroane Phala, participated in the handing over ceremony of the mortal remains of South African National ...
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DRC Conflict | 'Families will be able to view the bodies'
Families of the South African National Defence Force members who died during the conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will be able to view their bodies.
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Angie Motshekga ‘rudderless’ — Did defence minister inherit a toothless SANDF?
Parties in and out of the government of national unity (GNU) took turns lambasting the minister and the South Africa National Defence Force (SANDF) bosses on Monday for the loss of life in eastern ...
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South Africa focusing on bringing bodies and injured soldiers home from the DRC
South Africa is prioritising the repatriation of the 14 soldiers who died in conflict-ridden eastern Democratic Republic of ...
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DR Congo deployment disaster sees call for judicial inquiry
An opinion different to the by now customary call for dismissals and resignations regarding the handling of South Africa’s ...
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Parly's defence committees to hold closed-door meeting with SANDF on DRC deployment
Defence Minister Angie Motshekga and SANDF chief, Rudzani Maphwanya, provided scant information about the South African ...
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South Africa: Media Statement - Joint Standing Committee On Defence to Seek Clarity On Delayed Deployment Notification From the President
The Joint Standing Committee on Defence seeks clarity on a delay in communication regarding the deployment and subsequent extension of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) troops in ...