Two South African troops die in DR Congo in shooting, suicide

Pallbearers carry the coffin of South African Defense Forces (SANDF) Lance Corporal Thabang Semono killed during a mortar incident in Democratic Republic of Congo, during his funeral in Pretoria on March 02, 2024. PHOTO | AFP

What you need to know:

  • Around 2,900 more South African troops have deployed in the DRC as part of a Southern African Development Community (SADC) force sent to help the government fight M23 rebels.