The group had been deployed to Goma since December 2023 as part of a regional peacekeeping mission in the conflict-ridden DRC. Their return follows a ceasefire agreement reached between the M23 rebels and the DRC military.
The 257 soldiers will undergo the standard demobilisation programme, which includes health screenings, psychological support, and reunification services. Fourteen SA soldiers lost their lives during the mission. The fourth group will arrive on Tuesday. This this phased withdrawal is expected to be completed by June 25.
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Third group of SA soldiers lands form DRC deployment
Date: Jun 17, 2025
The third group of South African (SA) soldiers returning from the Southern African Development Community peacekeeping Mission, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has landed at Bram Fisher International Airport in the city of Bloemfontein
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