{{Seleka Rebels have suspended the constitution after capturing power in Central African Republic and forcing President Francois Bozize to flee to Cameroon.}}
The Rebels have also regretted the action that led to the deaths of 13 South African National Defence Force soldiers, the SANDF said on Tuesday.
“On Sunday morning the leaders of the rebels came to the base, and discussed what happened on the ground, and they regretted exchanging fire with SANDF soldiers,” said Brigadier General Xolani Mabanga.
“Since then there hasn’t been any threatening situation against the SANDF. We are not taking anything lightly and are taking all precautionary measures to ensure SANDF members are safe on the ground.”
Michel Djotodia leader of rebels said there would be a transition period until “credible and transparent” elections, during which he would “legislate by decree”.
He added he would uphold a peace deal that promises elections in three years.
{{Who is Michel Djotodia?}}
-* Civil servant in the government of Ange-Felix Patasse, overthrown by Francois Bozize in 2003.
-* Appointed by Mr Bozize to a diplomatic post in Sudan
-* Falls out with Mr Bozize and launches a rebellion in 2005
-* Arrested a year later in Benin, where he was exiled
-* Released after promising to make peace with Mr Bozize, but re-launches rebellion
-* Appointed defence minister in January 2013 under peace deal
-* Quits government in March and seizes power
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