The second group of South African soldiers deployed to the Democratic Republic of Congo returned home this Sunday as part of the phased withdrawal of SADC forces. After months in a volatile conflict zone that saw casualties and injuries, their return marks a significant moment for South Africa's peacekeeping mission. To help us unpack the significance of this withdrawal and what it means for South Africa's defence strategy,  Guy Martin, Editor of DefenceWeb and a leading analyst on military and security matters.

<p>The second group of South African soldiers deployed to the Democratic Republic of Congo returned home this Sunday as part of the phased withdrawal of SADC forces. After months in a volatile conflict zone that saw casualties and injuries, their return marks a significant moment for South Africa's peacekeeping mission. To help us unpack the significance of this withdrawal and what it means for South Africa's defence strategy, &nbsp;Guy Martin, Editor of DefenceWeb and a leading analyst on military and security matters.</p>