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GIWUSA demands urgent evacuation of troops from the DRC region

The General Industries Workers Union of South Africa (GIWUSA) demands an end to the government's involvement in the looting of Africa's natural riches as well as the urgent evacuation of troops from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) region. This after nine South African National Defence Force officials were killed over the weekend. Over a period of two days, the SANDF personnel who were assigned to the DRC as […]

today29 January 2025

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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 […]

today27 January 2025

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