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The South African National Defence Force has released the names of the soldiers who were killed in a mortar attack in Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday.
They were Captain Simon Mkhulu Bobe and Lance Corporal Irven Thabang Semono.
“Both soldiers were working at 1 South African Infantry Battalion and were deployed with 2 South African Infantry Battalion when they met their untimely death.
“The details of the memorial and funeral services will be communicated in due course,” said SANDF acting spokesperson, Colonel Selina Rawlins.
She said the three soldiers who sustained injuries are still in hospital and remain in good condition.
The Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Thandi Modise, and the Chief of the SANDF have extended their heartfelt condolences to the family, colleagues, and friends of the deceased and wished a speedy recovery to the injured.
