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South African Unions Call for Review of Military Missions in DRC

The Federation of Unions of South Africa is calling for a thorough assessment of all missions where South African National Defence Force soldiers are deployed. This is to ensure adequate resources and their safety. Thirteen SANDF soldiers have been killed in clashes with the Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Fedusa says it hopes this loss of life would serve as a wake-up call for the […]

30 January, 2025

Africa

South Africa Calls For Immediate Ceasefire in DRC

Minister of International Relations and Cooperation in S.A, Ronald Lamola has called for an immediate ceasefire and humanitarian access in the Democratic Republic of Congo as fighting in the east intensifies. Lamola told the media the government supports the African Union and United Nations calls for all parties to halt hostilities and return to negotiations. He has also urged countries backing the M23 rebels to withdraw their support immediately

30 January, 2025

Africa

S.A’s says the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo remains volatile

S.A's Defence and Military Veterans minister Angie Motshekga says the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo remains volatile, with intense fighting between M23 rebels and government forces. She assured the public the South African National Defence Force camps have not been attacked in the past 48 hours. In a media briefing at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, Motshekga confirmed efforts to evacuate injured soldiers have been successful, with some […]

30 January, 2025

Health / Medical

South Africa’s Health Minister to hold talks over U.S. PEPFAR funding freeze

South Africa’s Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi announced that he will soon meet with Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to discuss the U.S. decision to freeze funds for the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The freeze is part of a review process to assess whether the funding aligns with former President Donald Trump’s foreign policy. PEPFAR contributes 17% to South Africa's 44.4-billion-rand budget dedicated to combating […]

29 January, 2025

South Africa

GOOD Party Rejects Expropriation Act Review Under GNU in S.A

In S.A, the GOOD Party says there is no rational basis to subject the Expropriation Act to the government of national unity statement of intent when it was adopted under a different mandate. This comes as the DA says it has invoked clause 19 of the statement of intent to formally dispute the ANC's handling of the Act. GOOD’s secretary general, Brett Herron, says clause 19 does not contain […]

29 January, 2025

Africa

COPE talks on the tragic loss of SANDF soldiers in the Democratic Republic of Congo

The Congress of the People says the tragic loss of South African National Defence Force soldiers in the Democratic Republic of Congo, demands a clear and comprehensive strategy from president Cyril Ramaphosa to protect the lives of military personnel. This comes as 13 SANDF soldiers have been killed in clashes with Rwandan-backed M23 rebels. COPE’s, Teboho Loate, says although Ramaphosa has called for a ceasefire in response to the escalating […]

29 January, 2025

Africa

Build One South Africa calls for full and transparent account on SANDF in DRC

Build One South Africa is calling on president Cyril Ramaphosa to urgently address the nation and provide a full and transparent account of the South African National Defence Force operations in the DRC. BOSA’s spokesperson, Roger Solomons, says Ramaphosa must be clear on whether the SANDF’s involvement in the DRC is a selfless mission for regional peace or a dangerous geopolitical game:

29 January, 2025

Africa

South African Union Giwusa Condemns SANDF’s ‘Imperialist’ Role in DRC

S.A Union Giwusa says it is absolutely clear that, what it calls, the South African National Defence Force's adventure in Democratic Republic of Congo is imperialist in its class character, aims and purpose. Giwusa president Mametlwe Sebei says the DRC is home to over 445-trillion-rand's worth of natural resources. He says it is the country's mineral riches which has attracted imperialist vultures from all over the world:

29 January, 2025

Africa

In S.A, SCOPA Slams Govt Over SANDF Deaths in DRC

S.A's Parliament's standing committee on Public Accounts has criticised government neglect of the Defence Ministry after 13 SANDF soldiers died in clashes with M23 rebels in the DRC. SCOPA chairperson Songezo Zibi highlighted the dire consequences of inadequate support in active conflict zones:

29 January, 2025