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 ...
The Africa Report3d
South African minister Angie Motshekga under fire after 14 troops killed in DRC
Appointed defence minister in June last year, Angie Motshekga has been accused of not being truthful about the dire situation ...
Independent Online4d
South Africa’s crucial role in stabilising the DRC
After public interest in the South African National Defence Force (SANDF ... and the leader of the opposing fighting forces, Laurent Kabila. These talks ultimately saw the transition from Zaire ...
Daily Monitor13d
South African troops are dying in DRC: Here’s what’s going wrong
Lindy Heinecken has spent decades researching the South African military in peacekeeping operations and ... The South African National Defence Force is leading the mission.
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South Africa: Lamola Speaks On Deployment of South Africa Troops to the DR Congo
International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Ronald Lamola, has dismissed the proposal to withdraw South African ...
South Africa's military reinforces beleaguered Congo mission
South Africa has sent additional troops and military equipment to Democratic Republic of Congo in recent days, political and ...
The Citizen4d
‘Toy soldiers’: What GNU partners are fighting about in SANDF debate
Families of the 14 fallen soldiers are desperately awaiting news of the repatriation of their loved ones killed by Rwandan-backed forces ... said the South African National Defence Force (SANDF ...
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In DRC, a Durable Solution Means Addressing Justice
The South African National Defence Force confirmed on 27 January that three more soldiers had been killed in fighting near ...
Independent Online4d
MK Party reflects on Jacob Zuma’s legacy in South African peacekeeping efforts
The MK Party reflected on former President Jacob Zuma’s presidency during the urgent debate on a matter of national importance relating to the South African National Defence Force (SANDF ...
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 ...