SANDF troops return home from the DRC - POWER 98.7

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The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) says it has implemented precautionary measures to ensure the safety of its personnel and equipment during the phased withdrawal of its troops from the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The withdrawal which began early this week, follows the directive from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) heads of state summit in March, that approved troops leaving via Rwanda and Tanzania…

SANDF troops return home from the DRC - POWER 98.7

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation, Supra Mahumapelo, has welcomed the return of South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers who were deployed as part of the Southern African Development Community Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (SAMIDRC). Mahumapelo said the SANDF had played an important ambassadorial role during their deployment in Goma, despite facing significant challen…