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The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) will host a handing over ceremony of the mortal remains of Captain Simon Mkhulu Bobe and Lance Corporal Irven Thabang Semono who lost their lives as a result of a mortar bomb that landed in the RSA base in Sake, DRC on 14 February 2024.

The mortal remains will officially be handed over during a military procession ceremony at Air Force Base Waterkloof on Wednesday, 21 February 2024. The ceremony will commence at 15h00, all attendees must be seated by 14h45. The Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Ms Thandi Modise is expected to form part of the Department of Defence officials attending the handing over ceremony.

All media houses interested to attend the event should send the following information to Defence Corporate Communication on sandfmedialiaison@gmail.com, name of the media house, names and surnames of the members attending the ceremony by 10h00 on 21 February 2024.

The Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Ms Thandi Modise, the Deputy Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Mr Thabang Makwetla, the Acting Secretary for Defence, Dr Thobekile Gamede and the Chief of the South African National Defence Force, General Rudzani Maphwanya extend their heartfelt condolences to the family, colleagues and friends of the deceased. May their heroic soul rest in peace.

Issued by Department of Defence