Minister Motshekga faces mounting pressure in parliament to provide answers following the deaths of 14 South African soldiers in the DRC. MPs demand clarity on the mission's objectives and call for an investigation into the attack.
Minister Angie Motshekga faced tough questions in parliament regarding the deployment of South African National Defence Force ( SANDF ) troops in the Democratic Republic of Congo ( DRC ) following a deadly attack on an army base. The attack, which claimed the lives of 14 South African soldiers, has sparked controversy and calls for accountability.
Motshekga, accompanied by Deputy Minister Bantu Holomisa and SANDF Chief General Rudzani Maphwanya, addressed parliament to provide answers to MPs' inquiries. However, her responses failed to satisfy some lawmakers, particularly regarding the prolonged military engagement in the DRC. MPs, including Nomalizi Ntlangwini, demanded clarity on the duration and objectives of the deployment, expressing concerns that the mission might be a cover for President Cyril Ramaphosa's undisclosed intentions. Ntlangwini called for a thorough investigation and urged those responsible for the deaths of the soldiers to be held accountable. She criticized the government's lack of transparency and expressed disappointment with the minister's answers. Responding to the allegations, Minister Motshekga defended the SANDF's involvement, emphasizing that the troops were deployed under the auspices of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and not solely as a South African mission. She stated that the mission was a collective effort and not solely the responsibility of South Africa. Despite the minister's explanations, some MPs remained dissatisfied, demanding further details and accountability for the tragic loss of lif
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