The SANDF has been part of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) mission in Congo to restore peace and security in the Eastern parts of DRC,

But M23 and other groupings have since captured swathes of land in the DRC.

The SADC leaders decided to withdraw the mission to give peace talks a chance.
 

The withdrawal of the SADC mission in the DRC has been conducted in a structured manner to ensure the safe return of SA troops and their military equipment.

It’s been a delicate process as they travelled with their armaments from Goma and Sake in Eastern DRC via Rwanda to Tanzania in Chato, which has been designated as the assembly location.

They are expected to arrive at Air Force Base Bloemspruit in Bloemfontein and the estimated time of arrive is 12h00 (CAT) midday on Friday.

The troops will be welcomed by the Defence and Military Veterans Minister Angie Motshekga alongside the members of the Military Command Council.

--SABC--