CAPE TOWN - 14 South African soldiers killed in Eastern DRC are expected to be repatriated today. The fatalities have sparked fierce debate about the deployment of the SANDF soldiers in that country.
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Experts and some political parties have questioned the training, support and resources for these soldiers.
Lindy Heinecken has spent decades researching the South African military in peacekeeping operations.
She has interviewed hundreds of soldiers about their experiences and the challenges during deployment.
Professor Heinecken discussed this with eNCA.