SANDF successfully repatriates injured soldiers from DRC

JOHANNESBURG - The South African Defence Force (SANDF) has successfully repatriated the remaining wounded soldiers from the Democratic Republic of Congo, who are now on their way to receive medical care.

Upon arrival, the soldiers were categorised into three priority areas of care including, critical, non-critical and those needing psychological and social intervention.

In January, 14 SANDF soldiers troops were killed in the war-torn country last month, while fighting alongside Malawian and Tanzanian soldiers in the eastern DRC as part of a United Nations delegate.

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On Tuesday, the first group of critically injured soldiers returned to home soil. 

"The South African National Defence Force in connection with other relevant role players has worked tirelessly to ensure the safe return of our wounded members. We urge the public to respect and afford privacy to the injured members and their families during the healing process. The SANDF remains committed to the welfare of our soldiers," said SANDF spokesperson, Siphiwe Dlamini.