Honouring the fallen. The SANDF heroes make their final journey home to their loved ones. President Cyril Ramaphosa joins families in paying tribute. Image: Thapelo Morebudi
The remains of South African National Defence Force troops who lost their lives on a peacekeeping mission in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo arrived at Swartkop Air Force Base in Centurion, Gauteng, on Thursday.
A solemn moment. The bodies of SANDF members return home, received by their families at Swartkop Air Force Base. President Ramaphosa in attendance Image: Thapelo Morebudi
A nation mourns. The remains of SANDF members are handed over to their families in a dignified ceremony at Swartkop Air Force Base Image: Thapelo Morebudi
Bringing them home. A solemn handover of SANDF members' remains takes place at Swartkop Air Force Base, with President Ramaphosa in attendance Image: Thapelo Morebudi
A final salute. The SANDF pays tribute to its fallen members as their remains are received by their families. Image: Thapelo Morebudi
A painful homecoming. Families gather to receive their loved ones, fallen members of the SANDF, in a ceremony attended by President Ramaphosa. Image: Thapelo Morebudi
For country and duty. The remains of deceased SANDF members are returned to their families, marking a moment of national grief and remembrance. Image: Thapelo Morebudi
A moment of national mourning. The remains of SANDF members are returned to their families, a heartbreaking and honourable farewell. Image: Thapelo Morebudi
A nation says farewell. President Ramaphosa joins bereaved families as the SANDF hands over the remains of fallen soldiers at Swartkop Air Force Base. Image: Thapelo Morebudi
Duty until the end. President Cyril Ramaphosa stands in solidarity as SANDF families receive their loved ones. Image: Thapelo Morebudi
In sorrow and gratitude. South Africa mourns its fallen SANDF members as their families welcome them home. Image: Thapelo Morebudi
The price of service. We mourn as families receive their fallen SANDF members at Swartkop Air Force Base. President Ramaphosa pays his respects. Image: Thapelo Morebudi
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Image: Thapelo Morebudi
The remains of South African National Defence Force troops who lost their lives on a peacekeeping mission in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo arrived at Swartkop Air Force Base in Centurion, Gauteng, on Thursday.
Image: Thapelo Morebudi
Image: Thapelo Morebudi
Image: Thapelo Morebudi
Image: Thapelo Morebudi
Image: Thapelo Morebudi
Image: Thapelo Morebudi
Image: Thapelo Morebudi
Image: Thapelo Morebudi
Image: Thapelo Morebudi
Image: Thapelo Morebudi
Image: Thapelo Morebudi
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