The soldiers killed in combat were part of the Southern African Development Community mission in eastern DRC and lost their lives as the M23 rebels captured Goma.

SANDF Spokesperson Siphiwe Dlamini says the bodies will be returned to the country after all procedures have been completed in Uganda.

Dlamini says, “The mortal remains of the SANDF soldiers arrived in Entebbe, Uganda. The standard pathology procedure will commence today. It is anticipated that all necessary procedures will be completed by no later than Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Further updates will be duly communicated.”

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