# The South African National Defence Force has dismissed reports that its soldiers have been stranded in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, with no support. According to the City Press, buses that were supposed to transport a group of South African soldiers out of Goma have not arrived, with blame placed on a lack of funds. The SANDF says the withdrawal of the Southern African Development Community Mission contingent in the DRC is proceeding according to plan, adding that no member is stranded or without support.
SANDF dismisses reports of soldiers being stranded in the DRC