Sandf members that were deployed in DRC to try to bring peace amongst DRC and M23 Rebels. South Africans wanted them to come back home because of Sandf members being killed while their are vulnerable due to lack of resources on other hand people on the ground were also keen to know why SANDF were involved.
Apparently they have been solders who were 189 wounded during the war and 5 of them were seriously injured they couldn't get any help from outside also 2 pregnant women.SADC summit that was held in Harare Zimbabwe on the 13 March 2025 Thursday is the one that perpetuated the decision to recall soldiers.
EFF leader Julius Malema says he is happy for the decision that is taken because he didn't believe in the deployment of Sandf from the onset as he knew that they are not well equipped. He further said the 5 Billion rand that is given as remuneration for their participation on the SAMIDRC is supposed to be directed to strengthening the military equipment so that should such occur they will be ready.
Congo leaders and M23 are going to meet next week to try and resolve their their differences that have been going on for while now. African countries that were present were RSA, Tanzania and Malawi.