NORTH WEST - SA Army chief has paid tribute to rifelman Mokete Mobe
SA Army chief, Lieutenant General Lawrence Mbatha, says Mokete Mobe's remarkable legacy will forever be etched into our hearts and minds.
SANDF rifleman Mobe was killed along with 13 others in the DRC in January.
He is being laid to rest in the Free State on Saturday.
Speaking at the funeral Mbatha said Mobe devoted his life to serve the nation.
"We pay tribute to this national hero recognising his outstanding accomplishment, honoring his bravery, and saluting his selfless commandment," he said
Mbatha said as they say their final goodbyes to Mobe he takes comfort in knowing that his legacy will inspire the the force
Meanwhile, in North West, the wife of Itumeleng Moreo has paid tribute to Lance Bombardier Moreo, her husband and the father of her children.
Moreo, also died in the Eastern DRC when M23 rebels attacked his group.
He was laid to rest in Mahikeng, North West.
Itumeleng said days before she was notified about the death of her husband death on 29 January Morere had declared his love for her.
"I received everything any woman could wish for from this man. We had so many plans this year and I don't know if I can fulfill those plans alone. But my trust is in my Lord that we both served."
Itumeleng said they may have lost but the kingdom of God gained.
Lieutenant Colonel Lisa Sipriano from the SA army says many unanswered questions weigh upon us. But the lives lost should be celebrated and cherished.
However, the lives lost should be celebrated and cherished, she added.