SANDF Chief Reaffirms Peacekeeping Role in DRC Amid Kagame’s Claims

31 January, 2025

South African Defence Force chief, Rudzani Maphwanya, has reaffirmed that SANDF troops in the Democratic Republic of Congo are on a peacekeeping mission, countering Rwandan president Paul Kagame’s claims. He stated their mandate is to neutralise armed groups and restore stability. Maphwanya confirmed that plans are underway to repatriate the bodies of the 13 fallen soldiers to their families:

Written by: Leonard Witbeen

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