Criticism mounts over SANDF losses in DRC deployment
The deaths of nine South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers in clashes with M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have drawn sharp criticism of South Africa’s military involvement in the region. Several organisations are questioning the government’s decision to deploy troops, urging a reassessment of the country’s broader military engagements on the continent. Defence consultant and analyst Helmoed Heitman weighed in on the situation, addressing whether […]
