The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has confirmed that the country's soldiers who were critically injured in eastern DRC are back home and receiving urgent medical attention. The soldiers arrived back home last night following a repatriation process. It is not clear how many other injured soldiers are remaining in the region but they are said to coming home in  the next few days. Last month, 14 South African soldiers were killed in a clashes between the M23 rebels and the Congolese military in the town of Goma. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC International News Editor, Sophie Mokoena

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has confirmed that the country's soldiers who were critically injured in eastern DRC are back home and receiving urgent medical attention. The soldiers arrived back home last night following a repatriation process. It is not clear how many other injured soldiers are remaining in the region but they are said to coming home in &nbsp;the next few days. Last month, 14 South African soldiers were killed in a clashes between the M23 rebels and the Congolese military in the town of Goma. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC International News Editor, Sophie Mokoena

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Critically injured SANDF soldiers arrive in South Africa following DRC deployment

The Gauteng Department of Health has confirmed that forensic pathology service centres in Hillbrow, Pretoria and Diepkloof have resumed operations following several days of protest action over working conditions. The disruption led to delays in post-mortem services and placed strain on families awaiting the release of loved ones. As operations stabilise, attention now turns to how the Department is addressing staff concerns while ensuring continuity of essential services. We spoke to Steve Mabona, the spokesperson for Gauteng health.

The Gauteng Department of Health has confirmed that forensic pathology service centres in Hillbrow, Pretoria and Diepkloof have resumed operations following several days of protest action over working conditions. The disruption led to delays in post-mortem services and placed strain on families awaiting the release of loved ones. As operations stabilise, attention now turns to how the Department is addressing staff concerns while ensuring continuity of essential services. We spoke to Steve Mabona, the spokesperson for Gauteng health.

  Gauteng Health confirms the re-opening of several forensic pathology service following several days of protest action over working conditions

A look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoesoana, author of Africa Is Open For Business and Africa Bounces Back

 

A look at the current top African economic stories with&nbsp;Victor&nbsp;Kgomoesoana, author of Africa Is Open For Business and Africa Bounces Back
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A look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoesoana

Community groups, faith leaders, students and residents say they reject a planned March and March protest against undocumented nationals In Cape Town tomorrow. They argue the planned march from Belville to Parow misdirects public anger toward migrants and refugees instead of addressing unemployment, corruption and failing services. The organisations warn rhetoric has led to intimidation and violence before and calls on police, officials and media to prevent xenophobic incidents. We spoke to  Isaiah Mombilo, Chairperson of the Congolese Civil Society of South Africa and member of Kopanang Africa Against Xenophobia (KAAX).

Community groups, faith leaders, students and residents say they reject a planned March and March protest against undocumented nationals In Cape Town tomorrow. They argue the planned march from Belville to Parow misdirects public anger toward migrants and refugees instead of addressing unemployment, corruption and failing services. The organisations warn rhetoric has led to intimidation and violence before and calls on police, officials and media to prevent xenophobic incidents. We spoke to&nbsp; Isaiah Mombilo, Chairperson of the Congolese Civil Society of South Africa and member of Kopanang Africa Against Xenophobia (KAAX).

Critically injured SANDF soldiers arrive in South Africa following DRC deployment

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