SOLDIERING ON: There is no expiry date for grieving
By Becker Semela:
One of the mothers could not hold back her tears after laying wreaths at the De Brug memorial stage (Images: Becker Semela)
The devastated families of South African soldiers who lost their lives in the line of duty in various countries say there is no expiry date for grieving. The families attended the SANDF commemoration of the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers at De Brug Military Base outside Bloemfontein on Thursday.
Speaking on behalf of the grieving families, Boniwe Mobe, who also lost her husband in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) during a battle on 24 January this year, said the ceremony is important for them as they are slowly healing and finding peace in their hearts.
"But for others, it is still difficult to recover even...