# The DA has renewed its call for the South African Defence Force withdrawal from the Democratic Republic of Congo after nine South African soldiers were killed in clashes with M23 rebels. DA spokesperson Chris Hattingh criticised the SANDF’s lack of communication and questioned its preparedness, citing years of budget cuts. He demands an end to the deployment amid escalating conflict:
DA calls for SANDF withdrawal from DRC after nine soldiers killed [SOUND]
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