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South AfricaSANDF Troops Return Home from DRC Peacekeeping Mission
AfricaRwanda Exits Central African Economic Bloc Over Congo Row- South AfricaSecond phase of SANDF troop withdrawal from DRC beginsJOHANNESBURG — The second phase of withdrawing South African National Defence Force (SANDF) troops from the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has begun, following directives from the Southern African Development Community (SADC). The withdrawal process started on Tuesday, with the SANDF…May 4, 2025
- South AfricaRamaphosa Defends DRC Mission After 14 SA Soldiers KilledPresident Cyril Ramaphosa defended South Africa's military presence in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday, calling it a "noble mission" during a memorial service in Tshwane for 14 soldiers killed in January clashes with M23 rebels. South Africa has deployed 2,000 troops as part of United…February 14, 2025
- South AfricaSANDF Names 14 Soldiers Killed in DRC Combat MissionThe South African National Defence Force has released the names of 14 soldiers killed during an M23 rebel attack near Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo. The casualties range from staff sergeants to riflemen, representing multiple units within the SANDF peacekeeping mission. Staff Sergeant William…February 2, 2025
- South AfricaEFF's Malema Demands Withdrawal of SA Troops from DRCJOHANNESBURG - Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to withdraw South African troops from the Democratic Republic of Congo following the deaths of 11 soldiers. The appeal came during the party's third national assembly, convened to finalize…January 31, 2025
- South AfricaSecurity Firm Offers Help to SANDF After 13 SA Peacekeepers KilledA South African private security company has offered military support to the nation's defense force following an ambush that killed 13 South African peacekeepers in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo. The offer comes amid escalating diplomatic tensions between South Africa and Rwanda. The security…January 30, 2025
- South AfricaSANDF troops under fire as M23 rebels advance in DRCSouth African soldiers face casualties amid intensifying rebel offensive near Goma, prompting calls for military support and transparency. The South African National Defence Union has demanded urgent clarity from SANDF following reports of casualties among South African troops battling M23 rebels…January 25, 2025
