Two South African soldiers were killed in a mortar attack in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). (Darren Stewart/Gallo Images)

The SA National Defence Force (SANDF) confirmed on Wednesday two soldiers were killed in an attack on a base in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

The attack on Tuesday critically injured four more who have been hospitalised, the SANDF said, while others with minor injuries are expected to be discharged soon.

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