Parliament has paid tribute to 13 members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) who died in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) while on a peacekeeping mission. The presiding officers of Parliament expressed their condolences and commended President Cyril Ramaphosa's efforts in seeking a diplomatic solution to the conflict.
Parliament has paid tribute to the brave 13 members of the SANDF who lost their lives while on a peacekeeping mission in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Picture: SuppliedThe presiding officers of Parliament have paid tribute to the brave 13 members of the SANDF who lost their lives while on a peacekeeping mission in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo .
Didiza and Mtshweni-Tsipane also commended President Cyril Ramaphosa for his leadership in initiating dialogue with his Rwandan and DRC counterparts, President Paul Kagame and President Félix Tshisekedi, to find a solution to the escalating conflict. They sent condolences to the deceased soldiers’ families, loved ones, and the entire SANDF community.
“We would like to extend our condolences to the fallen soldiers and also pray those that are still in DRC are safe and remain safe.”
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