The repatriation Ceremony and memorial of the 14 SA soldiers who lost their lives.

The scenes of repatriation ceremony and memorial service for the 14 South African soldiers who lost their lives in the Democratic Republic of Congo in Swartkops Air Force Base in Centurion.

Families who lost the loved ones and the President of the country Mr Cyril Ramaphosa arrived for the ceremony.

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