The brave, courageous and dedicated members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) who are deployed in Sudan as part of the UN-AU hybrid mission in Sudan commonly known as the United Nation and African Union Mission in Sudan (UNAMIS), this morning repelled a deadly ambush from the rebels in the area.
However, it is with sadness that one member lost his life whilst another was seriously injured. Particulars of the deceased will be released once the family or next of kin have been informed. The Minister of Defence and Military Veterans; Chief of the South African National Defence Force; Chief of Joint Operations Division and Chief of the South African Army convey their heartfelt condolences to the family, relatives, friends and comrades of the deceased and wish the injured member a speedy recovery.
Enquiries
Brigadier General Xolani Mabanga
Cell: 083 410 1655
