ANC calls for accountability following deaths of 13 South African soldiers in DRC

South Africa: Support Being Given to Families of 13 Fallen Soldiers in Eastern DRC

[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sorrow and condolences, following the recent escalation of violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), which resulted in the loss of 13 South African soldiers.

ANC calls for accountability following deaths of 13 South African soldiers in DRC

SACP statement on the conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo | South African Communist Party (SACP)

Thursday, 30 January 2025: - Once again, following the initial message by our General Secretary Solly Mapaila on Sunday, 26 January 2025, the South African Communist Party (SACP) expresses its heartfeltcondolences to the families of the 13 South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers who lost their lives in the conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Their sacrifice in the pursuit of peace and stability on the contin…

Graft blamed for death of SA soldiers in DRC - CAJ News Africa

by SAVIOUS KWINIKAJOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – THE death of 13 South African soldiers in battle against rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) can be linked to one of the most severe scourges devastating the country – corruption. Coinciding with the killing of the soldiers as they fended off rebels of the March 23 Movement (M23) from Goma, east of the troubled DRC, a probe has established that graft is the root of the soldiers being ill-…

Ramaphosa: ‘We honour and mourn’ the loss of 13 ‘brave’ South African soldiers

Following the death of 13 SANDF soldiers in the eastern DRC in recent days, President Cyril Ramaphosa has issued a statement paying tribute to them, lauding them for their bravery. He has expressed his condolences to the families of the fallen soldiers, assuring them that the process to repatriate their remains is underway.  He has also assured the public that the Minister of Defence and the SANDF are working to ensure forces are adequately […]

Catholic Bishops Condole with Families of South African Soldiers Killed in DR Congo

Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) have expressed their closeness with families of soldiers who lost their lives in the ongoing violence in Goma, a city in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Reports on Tuesday, January 28 indicated that four South African soldiers were killed in fighting with March 23 (M23) Movement, the rebels wreaking havoc in Goma. This brought the number of South A…