DStv Channel 403 Wednesday, 12 February 2025

DRC conflict | Calls for president to withdraw SANDF

JOHANNESBURG - Concern is rising over the safety of SANDF members stationed in the eastern  DRC as the conflict is reported to be worsening.

Nine South African soldiers were killed during an assault by M23 rebels in eastern DRC between Friday and Saturday.

SANDF troops are part of UN's peacekeeping mission MONUSCO.

Minister of  Defence and Military Veterans Angie Motshekga returned this weekend from a visit to the  DRC.

Defence analyst Dean Wingrin has more on this.

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