Navy chief, Vice Admiral Johannes Mudimu, yesterday told a North Atlantic Treaty Organisation Submarine Escape and Rescue Work Group meeting in
He noted they have been involved “in extensive international exercises during which they have proved, time and time again, the true value of the submarine in modern maritime warfare.
“They have, furthermore, been busy with patrols in the huge Exclusive Economic Zone of South Africa, including the Exclusive Economic Zone surrounding the
Staying with anniversaries, British and Boer forces fought a hard three day battle for the possession of Johannesburg and its gold mines this week 109 years ago in what is now the city`s southern suburbs. The battle, fought from May 27 to May 30, deserves more recognition than it has so far received, involving as it did up to 5000 Boer fighters and two British divisions, under command of some of the best officers of the day. Those so inclined are urged to visit the battlefields. Although most are now urbanised there is still plenty to see. It is also easily accessible to anyone living in
Fact files
Another note on the Repository… Do remember to browse there. We have added substantial amounts of archive material there in recent weeks, including hard-to-find articles and information, some dating back to 1998! More are about to follow on the organisation and future of the infantry section, platoon, company and battalion. The articles – at the time – generated a letter of thanks and appreciation from the
We have also been adding fact files to the Land portal, this time on the Corps of the South African Army. These contain some general background on most corps as well as information on corps units and their location. We hope they will be useful to you.