SANDF spokesperson Siphiwe Dlamini says remains of fallen SA soldiers are at a secure facility in Goma, DRC, undergoing post-mortems before repatriation.

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The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has confirmed the tragic loss of three soldiers during clashes near Goma Airport in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo yesterday, 27 January 2025. In a statement the defence force says the incident occurred when M23 rebels launched mortar shells, striking the SANDF base. Additionally, one injured soldier succumbed to his wounds following days of intense fighting, while other injured members are receiving treatment at a Goma hospital. Despite these losses, the department force says SANDF remains steadfast in its peacekeeping duties under MONUSCO and SAMIDRC. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SANDF spokesperson Siphiwe Dlamini