Congo, South Africa

Critically injured South African soldiers are evacuated from Congo amid rebel offensive
South Africa's armed forces say a group of soldiers critically injured in fighting in eastern Congo a month ago have been evacuated by the United Nations
127 South African soldiers repatriated for medical treatment
More than 100 South African soldiers have been repatriated for medical treatment following their deployment in the DRC.
Injured South African peacekeepers return home from conflict-hit DR Congo
M23, one of several armed groups operating in eastern Congo, resurfaced in late 2021 and captured the city of Bukavu last week after seizing Goma in January, leading to the deaths of more than 7,000 people this year, according to Congolese Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka.
South Africa repatriates 127 soldiers from DR Congo
The South African military on Wednesday completed the evacuation of no fewer than 127 troops from the front lines of the conflict in eastern Democratic
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.
DR Congo crisis: SADC soldiers repatriated through Rwanda
A group of close to 200 soldiers from the Southern African Development Community (SADC), who have been fighting in eastern DR Congo, were repatriated after they were given passage through Rwanda on Monday,
Wounded South African soldiers return home from DR Congo
By AFPJOHANNESBURG - South African troops seriously wounded in the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have returned home for treatment, the military said on Tuesday.M23 fighters have captured swathes of eastern DRC despite military support provided by several countries,
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Defence committee unhappy with President’s SANDF deployment letters
Parliament’s Joint Standing Committee on Defence (JSCD) has expressed concern over the lateness and content of Presidential ...
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Despite their combat training, DRC conditions taking a toll on SA soldiers - SANDU
SANDU warned that the troops were vulnerable and were forced to rely on aid from United Nations (UN) agencies and rebel ...
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Evacuated Peacekeepers: A Critical Mission in Congo's Turmoil
South African peacekeepers injured in eastern Congo have been evacuated by the UN. Situated in Goma, a city controlled by M23 ...
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Milkor highlights private sector’s role in revitalizing South Africa’s defence capabilities
Milkor is ready to partner with others in the industry as well as government to secure South Africa’s current and future defence and security needs. This is according to Milkor’s Marketing and ...
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SIU details levels of criminality in fraudulent claiming of UIF benefits during COVID-19
The SIU told the standing committee on public accounts (SCOPA) on Friday that the UIF paid out about R57 billion to at least ...
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‘Mickey Mouse’ defence force: Why ANC MP and defence chair wants Motshekga to intervene
If a general speaks like this he is either naive, incompetent or does not know his work,' Dakota Legoete said on Monday.
Peacekeeping: New Marching Orders Needed for Embattled SA National Defence Force
The SANDF is expected to protect South Africa’s territorial integrity, actively participate in peace missions in the ...
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Revisit 2015 Defence Review – urgently – for South Africa to avoid another military disaster
In the wake of 14 soldier deaths far from home and a highly critical review of the SA National Defence Force (SANDF) by ...