President orders half-masting of National Flag to honour fallen troops
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President Cyril Ramaphosa directed that starting from Friday, February 7, 2025, all flag stations across the country will hold flags at all flag stations across the country.
President Ramaphosa issued the directive as the country mourned the tragic and devastating losses of 14 South African soldiers as part of the mission to bring peace to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Issued by Apo Group on behalf of the President of the Republic of South Africa.