By Thapelo Molefe
The SA National Defence Force has reported the deaths of four additional soldiers in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, bringing the total number of South African peacekeepers killed to 13.
These fatalities occurred amid intensified clashes with the M23 rebel group near Goma, a strategic city in the region.
The SANDF confirmed that the nine members were killed last Thursday and Friday during a week-long visit by the Defence Minister Angie Motshekga to the DRC.
The latest deaths occurred on Monday, when M23 rebels launched mortar bombs at Goma Airport, where the SANDF base is located.
“Three members of the SANDF were caught in the crossfire and were killed. Furthermore, one of our members who was injured during the battle over the past three days later succumbed to injuries,” the Defence Department said in a statement.
The department confirmed on Tuesday that the remaining injured soldiers
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