IN PICS | Fallen soldiers: for them the last post has sounded

13 February 2025 - 21:05 By THAPELO MOREBUDI
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Honouring the fallen. The SANDF heroes make their final journey home to their loved ones. President Cyril Ramaphosa joins families in paying tribute.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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