African National Congress

Parliamentary Caucus

CAREERS

MOTION ON THE PASSING OF TWO SOUTH AFRICAN MILITARY SOLDIERS AND INJURY OF THREE OTHERS ON DRC MISSION

The African National Congress moves without notice: That the House

  1. notes with deep sadness the passing on of two military soldiers, Capt Simon Mkhulu Bobe and Lance Corporal Irven Thabang Semono by a mortar bomb in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday, 14 February 2024;
  2. further notes that three more soldiers were wounded and were hospitalised;
  3. acknowledges that the soldiers were part of the troops sent by South Africa as part of its contribution to a force deployed by the Southern African Regional Bloc SADC to help Congo fight rebel groups in its restive eastern region; and
  4. conveys its deepest condolences to the families and colleagues of the deceased and wishes the injured a speedy recovery.