Plans Under Way To Bring Sandf Troops Home From Drc: Motshekga

Defence Minister Angie Motshekga says plans are in motion to safely repatriate South African National Defence Force SANDF troops currently deployed in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo DRC.

The soldiers are part of a Southern African Development Community SADC peacekeeping mission in the conflict-affected region.

Speaking during a visit to the SANDF stand at the Rand Easter Show in Johannesburg , Motshekga said logistics for the safe return of the troops are being finalized.

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"We are working on the logistics on how to bring them home safely. Every time I meet with the generals, I'm updated on our containers, the flights that must bring them back. The plan is under way. We will announce the return date soon but we must also fix the Goma Airport or use alternate routes via Uganda or Rwanda," she said.