# The fourth batch of South African National Defence Force members, who were deployed in the Democratic Republic of Congo, are set to return home today. The third group of soldiers, approximately 220, returned yesterday and landed at the Bram Fischer Airport in Bloemfontein. The first group of 249 soldiers arrived on Friday, and the second group, 257 troops, arrived at the Waterkloof Air Force Base in Pretoria on Sunday. The SANDF says this phased return is part of its planned withdrawal from the mission area.
Fourth batch of SANDF members deployed to the DRC set to return home today