insert_link Africa SANDF Chief Reaffirms Peacekeeping Role in DRC Amid Kagame’s Claims 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: today31 January, 2025
insert_link South Africa DA renewes call for South African Defence Force withdrawal from the DRC The DA has renewed its call for the South African Defence Force withdrawal from the Democratic Republic of Congo after the death of the soldiers. DA spokesperson Chris Hattingh criticised the SANDF’s lack of communication and questioned its preparedness, citing years of budget cuts. He demands an end to the deployment amid escalating conflict: today27 January, 2025
