19-05-2025
SANDF downplays claims of stranded troops
GOMA - In the latest from the South African National Defence Force, claims are swirling that a group of troops is stranded in the eastern DRC.
READ: SANDF starts phased withdrawal from DRC
Reportedly buses meant to transport soldiers from Goma back to South Africa never showed up.
SANDF insists everything's on track, even though logistics seem to be giving them a bit of a headache.
With around 3,000 South African troops stationed in Goma since December, it is no surprise that pulling them out is proving to be complicated.
So, how should the government handle this withdrawal and the growing tensions around it?
Defence expert Helmoed Heitman discussed these reports with eNCA.
