The South African National Defence Force has announced the 14 names of the fallen soldiers, who died during the recent battle with M23 rebels in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Southern African leaders held SADC extraordinary summit in Harare, Zimbabwe yesterday to discuss the crisis in the DRC. The soldiers are William Eddie Cola, Molahlehi Ishmael Molahlehi, Shwahlane Theophilus Seepe, Matome Justice Malesa, Rinae Nemavhulani, Itumeleng Macdonald Moreo, Tseke Moffat Molapo, Metse Stansly Raswiswi, Sebatane Richard Chokoe, Derrick Maluleke, Tshidiso Andries Mabele, Calvin Louis Moagi, Mokete Joseph Mobe and Peter Jacobus Strydom. The Minister of Defence and Military Veterans and Deputy Ministers have sent their heartfelt condolences to the families.
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You work for 42yrs to have $2m in your retirement, Meanwhile some people are putting just $20k in a meme coin for just few months and now they are multi millionaires I pray that anyone who reads this will be successful in life….
.Que vos âmes reposent en paix ,🙏🙏🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
May their soul rest in peace 🙏
I’m jst surprised there’s no Zulu names there, i know zulus to be the army type of people, they are brave and confident like that
I think you people needs to be reminded that the spirit and determination of people defending their homeland very often outweigh superior military budgets and advanced equipment. History offers countless examples— Somalia, Vietnam, and Afghanistan—where local resistance, driven by a profound connection to their land and cause, triumphed over far more powerful forces.
The comparison here illustrates a similar point. Despite one country so called modest military resources, its resolve to challenge a nation with the so called significantly larger defense spending speaks volumes about the willpower and resilience of its forces. This serves as a powerful reminder that national pride, strategic ingenuity, and unwavering commitment can be far more decisive than sheer financial or technological superiority.
Ultimately, war is never just about numbers—it is about heart, purpose, and unyielding determination.
Those kenyans Defense doing there
And this SADF lacks diversity there are no coloured, Indians or whites no wonder it is what it is
They died defending Injustice and Inequality!! The M23 are a well trained Force and are professinal at what They do!! They died defending the illigitimate DR Conolese Government instead of South Africa!!
Come home,the battle is not ours.We dont fight with anyone
The whole soldiers are from Limpompo ,May their soul rest in peace
We urge Eu to arrest museveni and kagame
SABC, you could’ve shown pictures of the soldiers
The SANDF should come back home. It's not even clear who the real problem is in the DRC
South African army can’t fight in those harsh environments coz they are not well trained and if not withdrawn now they will suffer more casualties
Matome Justice Malesa, from Mashishimale village..phalaborwa
Why all those soldiers from limpompo? Where is our Zulus here? Coz u guyz u khow ukuthi at South Africa nobody knows how to shoot then Zulu where are them! In soldiers? Why always limpompo side? Mh! No! That's why!
UN CITOYEN DE LA RDC CONGO QUI A ÉTÉ EN PRISON PENDANT 15 ANS EN TANZANIE EST LIBÉRÉ, DEMANDANT…..
https://youtu.be/wBLuDGeAGW8
NABII MAARUFU RAIA WA CONGO ALIYETIMULIWA NCHINI ADAIWA KUUA MAMA HUYU, ALIONA MAMBO YA KUTISHA..!
https://youtu.be/Zfx15BXHGkE
Why is South Africa there???
We as south africa should just leave
ANC will not send any help anywhere unless they secretly benefit. Soldiers died there because they were sent to protect mines that are owned by ramaphosa son andile.
Condolences to famillies who lost their loved ones during this conflict in the DRC💔😢salute to all💔😢
The quality of our soldiers is terrible …very unhealthy & unfit !
Protecting rhamaphosa mining interest
The names sound like these are the.male soldiers only….where are the females…
Very sad 😭😭
14 so fast! were they prepared or tbey went for better salaries?
Dying to enrich Ramaphosa leyanja.😏
These precious soldiers are now with our Lord, may they rest in peace ❤🙏
I THINK ITS TIME OUR SOUTH AFRICAN NATION WAKES UP AND STAND TOGETHER WHITE OR BLACK OR INDIAN CHINEES WHATEVER WAKE UP BROTHERS STAND TOGETHER THE ENEMY IS COMING