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Minister Motshekga outlines SANDF troops' withdrawal from Congo
Defence Minister Angie Motshekga announces the phased withdrawal of South African troops from the DRC, marking a significant step in regional peacekeeping efforts and diplomatic relations.
Minister Angie Motshekga outlines SANDF troop withdrawal from DRC for regional stability
Minister of Defence Angie Motshekga announced the phased withdrawal of SANDF troops from the DRC, highlighting recent progress in peacekeeping efforts and regional stability.
M23 fighters seize key DR Congo town despite ceasefire bid
The seizure of the town of around 60,000 people late on Wednesday marks the farthest west the anti-government group has advanced into the interior of the Democratic Republic of Congo since it emerged in 2012.
Unidentified virus claims 53 lives in the Democratic Republic of Congo
At least 53 people have died from an unidentified virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with the WHO confirming alarming trends among affected demographics.
Defence Committees welcome repatriation of injured soldiers from DRC
Defence committees praise the successful return of injured South African soldiers from DRC, ensuring their well-being and support.
MSF worker killed in DRC conflict
Doctors Without Borders mourns the loss of Jerry Muhindo Kavali, who was killed amid escalating violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, highlighting the urgent need for respect for humanitarian efforts.
Government slammed for running an alleged “Mickey Mouse SANDF”
South Africa’s lack of funding of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has come under scrutiny after South African National Defence Force Lieutenant-General Ntshavheni Maphaha accused government of running a Mickey Mouse defence force.
DR Congo unrest sparks biggest refugee wave to Burundi in 25 years
Burundi grapples with its largest refugee influx in 25 years as families escape the escalating violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where Rwandan-backed M23 fighters have seized key cities, raising alarms at the UN Security Council.
UN decries 'summary executions' of children by M23 in DR Congo
The UN has exposed horrific human rights violations in eastern DR Congo, where Rwanda-backed M23 rebels are executing children and terrorising civilians in Bukavu.
African Union Summit addresses conflict, colonialism and reparations
At the 38th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, leaders discuss the urgent need for reparations and address the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo, emphasising the importance of dialogue and justice.
African Union summit opens, overshadowed by DR Congo conflict
As Rwandan-backed forces seize control of key cities, the African Union summit opens this Saturday, with the Democratic Republic of Congo's president absent and urgent calls for decisive action.
Cyril Ramaphosa honours South African soldiers killed in the DRC
President Cyril Ramaphosa pledges unwavering support for the families of fallen SANDF heroes, reaffirming South Africa's commitment to peace in the DRC.
Ramaphosa pays tribute to South Africa’s soldiers killed in the DRC
“They lost their lives in the name of duty, in pursuit of peace and in the cause of silencing the guns across our beloved continent, Africa. They lost their lives in defence of the defenceless,” the president said.
Bodies of slain soldiers handed over to their families
At a memorial service for 14 fallen SANDF soldiers, Chief Rudzani Maphwanya calls for increased defence funding and unity during a time of national mourning.
Bodies of slain soldiers handed over to their families
President Cyril Ramaphosa, as Commander-in-Chief of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), on Thursday evening officially handed over the remains of the 14 SANDF members who lost their lives in the Democratic Republic of Congo, to the families who had lost their loved ones.
Ramaphosa again says SA will not be bullied
The President reiterated the governments stance on the DRC, saying they will do what they can within their means to support the peace effort to finally end the conflict.
Calls for alternative funding models to revitalise the SANDF
Calls for alternative funding models and an adequate budget for the South African National Defence Force arise amid severe budget cuts and operational challenges.
South Africa’s crucial role in stabilising the DRC
Discover how Minister Angie Motshekga sheds light on the SANDF’s mission in the DRC, revealing the historical significance and ongoing peace efforts in a region fraught with conflict.
MK Party reflects on Jacob Zuma’s legacy in South African peacekeeping efforts
MK Party MP Mzikayise Ntshingila calls for enhanced military support for South Africa’s peacekeeping missions in the DRC, reflecting on the legacy of former President Jacob Zuma.
Minister Motshekga reveals the harrowing attack on SA troops in DRC
Defence Minister Angie Motshekga reveals the intense battles faced by South African troops in the DRC, detailing casualties and the ongoing conflict with M23 rebels.
Calls for alternative funding models to revitalise the SANDF
Calls for alternative funding models and an adequate budget for the South African National Defence Force arise amid severe budget cuts and operational challenges.
‘Ramaphosa, Motshekga must account for killing of SA soldiers’
The urgent debate in the National Assembly highlighted the political and financial interests behind the South African troop deployment in the DRC.
Political parties call for Motshekga to resign, say SANDF were ‘ill-equipped’ for DRC conflict
The DA said the president and Defence Minister Angie Motshekga must be held accountable for failing to prioritise the safety and effectiveness of South African troops.
Calls for troops to withdraw from the DRC intensify
Julius Malema said:“The reality is that our soldiers are facing an enemy that has better weaponry, better resources and better intelligence. ”
Political fallout from SANDF soldiers’ deaths in the DRC
The urgent debate in the National Assembly highlighted the political and financial interests behind the South African troop deployment in the DRC.