The last group of injured South African Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers have successfully been repatriated from the Democratic Republic of Congo and have been admitted to hospital to receive medical care.

THE FIRST GROUP CAME BACK YESTERDAY

SANDF spokesperson, Siphiwe Dlamini, said after their arrival the soldiers were attended to according to the urgency of their injuries."The soldiers were categorised into three priority areas of care including, critical, non-critical and those needing psychological and social intervention."

The first group of critically injured soldiers returned home yesterday.

"The South African National Defence Force in connection with other relevant role players have worked tirelessly to ensure the safe return of our wounded members. We urge the public to respect and afford privacy to the injured members and their families during the healing process. The SANDF remains committed to the welfare of our soldiers," said Dlamini.

THE BEST

Dlamini said that the wounded soldiers are set to receive high-level medical care."The remainder who were not so critical arrived in South Africa . The SANDF, in coordination with other roleplayers, has worked tirelessly to ensure the safe return of our wounded members."