Border security is essential for maintaining the safety, security and prosperity of a country and its’ citizens. Deployment of soldiers along the borderline is a proactive measure to combat criminal activities such as illegal cross-border movements of undocumented persons, contraband goods, vehicle smuggling, stock theft, and other forms of cross-border […]
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SA Army adds flair and Excitement through Its Eye-catching Exhibitions and Demonstrations
South African Infantry Formation will Add Extra Flair and Entertainment at the 2024 Installment of the Rand Easter Show through Its Eye-catching Exhibitions and Demonstrations. The South African Army Infantry Formation, subscribes to the maxim “There is no second chance to make the first impression”. This became clear during their […]
SA Army Combat Training Centre in Lohatla receives repaired and functional SA Army Prime Mission Equipment
The SA Army Combat Training Centre in Lohatla, the Land of Diesel and Dust, received the repaired and functional SA Army Prime Mission Equipment from the Department of Defence Mobilisation Centre in De Brug. This was done in preparation for Exercise VUK’UHLOME II, which will be held in November 2023 […]
Almost R2 million worth of illicit cigarettes confiscated by SANDF
Members of Bambatha Rifles were busy with joint operations with the South African Police Service around Campo Airport, West of Musina Town, when they came across pedestrians who dropped their luggage and fled the scene when they saw the security forces. These actions made the law enforcement members suspicious and […]
SA National Defence Force soldiers confiscated what the South African Police Service identified as alcohol and goods
Members of Bambatha Rifles under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Ramotsamai continue to make a difference in Limpopo Province, despite the many challenges that face the South African National Defence Force as presented by Chief Joint Operations Division Commander, Lieutenant General Siphiwe Sangweni on the 25th of May 2023 to […]
16 Maintenance Unit held a stable parade to ensure the combat-readiness of the Unit
On 09 February 2023, 16 Maintenance Unit held a stable parade to ensure the combat-readiness of the Unit and serviceability of the vehicles in the Unit. The Officer Commanding of 16 Maintenance Unit, Lieutenant Colonel J.Z. Somdaka and the Unit Second in Command, Major E.L. Mashoane conducted the detailed inspection […]
Stolen Vehicles Recovered during Operation CORONA in Mpumalanga Province.
The year 2023 is starting with a huge success in curbing vehicle theft and cross-border vehicle smuggling crime at Joint Tactical Headquarters Mpumalanga Area of Responsibility under 15 South African Infantry Battalion which is currently deployed on Operation Corona. On the afternoon of 18 January 2023, Bravo Company commander at […]
Illicit cigarettes worth over one million rands confiscated by SANDF
Another week, another million Rands worth of confiscated illicit cigarettes. The earlier wisdom displayed by the Officer Commanding Joint Tactical Headquarters Limpopo Colonel Choene Samuel Mabotja when he invited Agriculture -South Africa Limpopo is really paying dividends. The members of Charlie Company of 4 Artillery Regiment received a call from […]