South Africa, DRC

South Africa to send more troops to volatile DRC amid tensions
The SANDF has been part of the United Nations' Force Intervention Brigade in the DRC since 2013, and has been working alongside the DRC's military to quell the M23 rebellion. However, the recent surge in violence has raised concerns about the SANDF's combat readiness and logistical capabilities.
DRC: Rwanda president Kagame dares South African military
Rwanda President Paul Kagame has warned South Africa that although Rwanda prefers peace, it will, without doubt, respond to any “confrontation” from any force that threatens its sovereignty or defence forces.
Civil war raging in DRC becomes a nightmare for South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa remains in direct contact with the presidents of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and of Rwanda, the perceived backer of the M23 rebels
Rwandan President Paul Kagame rejects South Africa’s ‘distortion and lies’ on DRC
Kagame spoke with South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa, but disagreed with the portrayal of the DRC conflict.
South Africa calls for more efforts to end DRC conflict
Ramaphosa welcomed the United Nations Security Council’s recent position on the situation in the DRC, which calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities, the reversal of territorial expansion by the M23, the withdrawal of external forces from the DRC, and the resumption of peace talks under the Nairobi Process.
South Africa warns Rwanda of ‘declaration of war’ after DRC assault
Regional tensions spiral as peacekeepers killed in fighting following Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group offensive
South Africa and Rwanda go head-to-head over DR Congo war
Kagame's comments clearly suggested that he wants South Africa to back off from DR Congo, where its military involvement dates back to the late 1990s. It first joined the UN's peacekeeping mission, Monusco, following the end of the racist system of apartheid in 1994.
Tensions Escalate Between Rwanda and South Africa Over DRC Conflict - Fears of a Potential 'War' Loom
A war of words between Rwandan President Paul Kagame and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has sparked fears of a potential diplomatic--and possibly military--confrontation between the two nations over their involvement in the escalating conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
The Decline of SANDF: A National Security Crisis
By Nco Dube. The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has long been a symbol of national pride, a force that once project ...
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Defence committee calls for proper engagement with Minister, SANDF on DRC
Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans (PCDMV) Dakota Legoete has apologised for the ...
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President Ramaphosa Urges South Africans to Support Troops Amid DRC Conflict
President Ramaphosa reaffirmed South Africa’s unwavering support for the peace process and urged SADC member states to remain ...
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When partaking in combat operations, SA soldiers are a legitimate target, says Rwandan spokesperson
Speaking on the Clement Manyathela show on Thursday morning, Rwandan government spokesperson Yolande Makolo questioned the ...
Congo losses expose limit of South Africa's diplomatic ambitions
South Africa often uses its diplomatic heft to position itself as defender of the "global south" on the world stage, but the ...
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SA National Defence Union says troops not adequately equipped for combat, Mzansi not surprised
The South African National Defence Union claimed that soldiers deployed in the Democratic Republic of Congo are ...
Chief of SANDF, General Rudzani Maphwanya says M23 suffered huge casualties during fierce fight in DRC
General Rudzani Maphwanya of the SANDF reveals that the M23 militia in the DRC has sustained significant casualties during a ...