The legislator’s call comes after the loss of nine South African soldiers in the DRC this week.
The South African National Defense Forces (SANDF) soldiers were part of the UN-South African peacekeeping unit in eastern DRC when members of the M23 insurgent movement attacked the town of Goma and nearby areas.
In response to calls from some opposition parties for the withdrawal of these troops from the DRC, Legoete explained that the work of the South African military in the DRC is to bring stability to the entire region.
Through these peacekeeping missions, the people of the DRC are given the opportunity to resolve their issues through their own efforts, he added.
At this time, he said, after a brief stay in the DRC, the South African Defense Minister will brief the President, as Commander-in-Chief, after which a briefing will be held in Parliament.
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