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SADF Living History Group
The SADF Living History Group was created to commemorate and honour those who served, and in some cases, gave their lives in the Border War.

Cabinet returns SANDF to border duty
The South African National Defence Force is again responsible for borderline control and protection, following a Cabinet decision announced on 18 November 2009.

The South African Military History Society
The SA Military History Society is a non-profit society of enthusiasts dedicated to the study, recording and dissemination of military aspects of South Africa's history.

The South African Museum of Military History
The South African National Museum of Military History, situated in Johannesburg in the Province of Gauteng, is the only museum of its kind in South Africa.

Die Kaplyn by Bok van Blerk
The Kaplyn (cutline) was a thin strip of land cleared of any growth up on the border between SWA and Angola. This is the subject of a song by South African artist Bok van Blerk.

KOEVOET!
Koevoet (Afrikaans for crowbar), and officially known as the "South West Africa Police Counter-Insurgency Unit" (SWAPOL-COIN), was an elite police counter insurgency unit in South West Africa (now Namibia) during the 1970s and 1980s.

The South African Army's Stabilization Role in Africa
This monograph by Professor Deane-Peter Baker outlines ways in which the United States can contribute to the SA Army’s Vision 2020 program to help optimize South Africa’s potential contribution to the emergence of a peaceful and stable Africa.

SA 2008 defence exports totals R5.8bn
South Africa exported arms worth R5.8bn ($736.5 million) to countries including Iraq, Pakistan, Sudan and Saudi Arabia in 2008

SA military is "unravelling"
The SA National Defence Force is in an "appalling" state of readiness. It could not handle much beyond the most trivial crisis, the Sunday Tribune reports!

Defenceweb
defenceWEB is a provider of news, views and research on African security and military matters. Subscribe to their weekly newsletter!

The Namibian Border War
An appraisal of the South African strategy, by Dr Leopold Scholz, extraordinary Professor of the Department of History at the University of Stellenbosch.

The Cassinga Raid - A dissertation by Edward George McGill Alexander
In 1978 the SADF carried out an airborne assault on Cassinga in Southern Angola, claiming that Cassinga was a key SWAPO military headquarters. SWAPO claimed it was a refugee camp and that the approximately 600 people who died in the attack were innocent civilians.

Eagle Strike by Col. Jan Breytenbach
Promoting a new book by Col. Jan D. Breytenbach. The story of the controversial airborne assault on Cassinga in 1978. The South African Bush War by the people who were there...

Fidel Castro explains why Angola lost the war against SADF forces
By late 1987 Castro had concluded that the MPLA regime was an irredeemable military and economic basket case

Concerns about the planned relocation of the citizens of Pomfret
Angela McIntyre writes this official analysis of the current situation facing ex-32 Battalion members in Pomfret.

South Africa's Vietnam
An interesting comparison between Vietnam and South Africa's Nam. A point of reference for those guys who served in the SADF during the Border War

The Cuban side of the story
An interesting perspective on the Angolan war as seen from a Cuban point of view. The originator of this document is unknown.

Now that the War is Over
Ex-combatants Transition and the Question of Violence: A literature review by Sasha Gear

Wishing Us Away
A document drawn up in 2002 about the challenges facing ex-combatants in the 'new' South Africa

Women, the Military and Militarisation
Some questions raised by the South African case (1992)

From the SADF to the SANDF
Safegaurding South Africa for a better life for all? A proper thesis about the transition of the SADF, and the role of a militarised SA.

Further publications on the militarisation of South Africa
More interesting academic documents published by the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR)

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Our war in Angola and Namibia, which involved at least 50 000 South African troops, ended in 1989 its emotional consequences could continue to haunt us for longer than we care to think.

The War Within (Audio stream)
This is an audio stream that was recorded in 2001 and documents the very real effects of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder on ex SADF servicemen.

An Unpopular War
An article taken from the YOU magazine

About the author and the making of "An Unpopular War"
An article taken from Your Family magazine

Fighting Columns in Small Wars
A 171 page analysis of South African military excursions into Angola, particularly Operation Modular

The Russians in Angola
A range of photos documenting Russian involvement in Angola.

Brug 14
The Battle of Bridge 14 took place in December 1975 during Operation Savannah in Angola and is little-known outside of South Africa, although it represented a major defeat of communist forces in Angola by South African troops.

Ops Modular and Hooper (1987 -1988)
An article about the South African mechanized force operating in support of UNITA in south-eastern Angola from September 1987 to March 1988.

SA Roll of Honour (ROH)
A roll of SADF personnel who died for their country from the establishment of the republic until 1994 when the SADF.

South Africa War Graves Project
In Remembrance of South Africa's War Dead. A project that documents the graves of South Africa's fallen heroes worldwide.

South African Special Forces League
The official website of South Africa's elite battalions.

Airborne Soldier
A homepage about South Africa's Airborne Units, the Parabats.

Ops Medic
A homepage about the SADF's Ops Medics.

Buffalo Battalion
A homepage dedicated to 32 Battalion, a premier reactionary unit of the old South African Defence Force.

61 Mechanised Battalion Group Veterans Association
The 61 Mech Group Veterans Association acts as a forum through which former members of this battle force can share their memories and accounts of events that transpired during their service with the unit.

South African Defence Force Association
The vision of this association is "To bestow tangible acknowledgement to all members of the South African Defence Force for services rendered to the RSA and its inhabitants, and to restore comradeship amongst the lost generation. President of the SADFA is Gen J.J. Geldenhuys; a former Chief of the South African Defence Force!

The Cape Town Highlanders
An informative homepage covering this historic regiment. Join them now!

Soldier of Africa
This is an interesting blog authored by an infantry major at 6 SA Infantry Battalion (Air Assault) whose work has taken him from the rain forests of Burundi and the DRC to the deserts of Sudan and Chad helping to create sustainable peace.

Defenceweb - Securing SA's borders today
SA's 4862 kilometre land border is currently protected by just 684 police officers, which is “the equivalent of approximately one police officer deployed every seven kilometres…”. According to a new study, patrolling South Africa’s land borders will require at least 20 infantry companies!

AIDS in South Africa's army
At least one in five of the 70 000 SANDF members are infected with AIDS. What has become of Africa's most formidable army?

Small Arms in Southern Africa
Southern Africa is awash with small and light weapons. Most of these weapons are the material legacy of the Cold War.

From iron fist to atrophied paw
The SANDF has moved in the course of a mere decade from being hated but feared as the iron fist of the apartheid state, to being hated and derided as the atrophied paw of the new South Africa.

Creating a common identity in the SANDF
An interesting thesis about the impact of the new SANDF rank insignia and "the missed opportunity of enhancing a unified corporate identity"

The SANDF today
An interesting article about the structure of the South African National Defence Force as she appears today.

South African Department of Defence
The official website of the South African Department of Defence

Sentinel Projects
Sentinel Projects is a collection of personal accounts of South African conscripts involved in the SADF between 1975 and 1994.

A collection of SADF information
Republished writings relating to the recent history of the South African Defence Force.

Galago Military Books
A website where you can buy a wide range of SADF related books.

Good Books
Another website offering a wide range of SA and SADF related books.

Airsoft Russia
A group of airsoft enthusiasts from Russia who do battle in true South African defence Force genre.

Living History.RU
A group of Russians dedicated to military history. Besides an SADF group, they also do WWII, and Napoleonic wars.

Roan's Collection
Roan Gouws has been collecting militaria for 12 years and specializes in uniforms and equipment from Southern Africa. An excellent collection indeed!

Camocorp
CamoCorp is an online Camo store specialising in military camo clothing, militaria, hunting supplies, camping gear, survival items, hiking equipment and outdoor equipment.

The Warstore
An online shop offering militaria from mainly Southern African regions.

South African Militaria
A reliable source for buying and selling Southern African militaria.

South African Military Badges and Insignia
Another source for buying and selling South African military badges and insignia.

The African Military Connection
The-AMC.com which deals specifically in verified items of African Military Memorabilia, Medals, Badges, Insignia, Uniforms, Books and more.

Armed Assault - Bush War
A Bush War mod for the Armed Assault PC games. Looks awesome!

Denel website
Denel is the largest manufacturer of defence equipment in South Africa

ARMSCOR
ARMSCOR, the Armaments Corporation of South Africa Ltd website

Armour Technology Systems (ATS)
It is an acknowledged fact that South Africa is the world leader in the design and manufacture of Landmine Protected Armoured Vehicles (LPAV)

Global Defence Review - MGL Mk-1
Looking somewhat like an oversized ‘Six Shooter’ revolver from the Wild West era, the MGL Mk-1 is a modern and clearly unique South African weapon system, firing a wide range of 40 x 46mm grenades

Artillery Shopping
In spite of years of economic and political isolation South Africa's leading artillery producer has emerged as a highly sophisticated defence company that attracts global interest.

Disclaimer for External Links The appearance of hyperlinks on this page does not constitute endorsement (by SA-Soldier.com) of linked web sites or the information, products or services contained therein. SA-Soldier.com does not exercise any editorial control over the information you may find at linked locations, and therefore cannot be held responsible for their content. Please report broken links to the webmaster, thanks! SADF Living History Group The SADF Living History Group was created to commemorate and honour those who served, and in some cases, gave their lives in the Border War. Cabinet returns SANDF to border duty The South African National Defence Force is again responsible for borderline control and protection, following a Cabinet decision announced on 18 November 2009. The South African Military History Society The SA Military History Society is a non-profit society of enthusiasts dedicated to the study, recording and dissemination of military aspects of South Africa's history. The South African Museum of Military History The South African National Museum of Military History, situated in Johannesburg in the Province of Gauteng, is the only museum of its kind in South Africa. Die Kaplyn by Bok van Blerk The Kaplyn (cutline) was a thin strip of land cleared of any growth up on the border between SWA and Angola. This is the subject of a song by South African artist Bok van Blerk. KOEVOET! Koevoet (Afrikaans for crowbar), and officially known as the "South West Africa Police Counter-Insurgency Unit" (SWAPOL-COIN), was an elite police counter insurgency unit in South West Africa (now Namibia) during the 1970s and 1980s. The South African Army's Stabilization Role in Africa This monograph by Professor Deane-Peter Baker outlines ways in which the United States can contribute to the SA Army’s Vision 2020 program to help optimize South Africa’s potential contribution to the emergence of a peaceful and stable Africa. SA 2008 defence exports totals R5.8bn South Africa exported arms worth R5.8bn ($736.5 million) to countries including Iraq, Pakistan, Sudan and Saudi Arabia in 2008 SA military is "unravelling" The SA National Defence Force is in an "appalling" state of readiness. It could not handle much beyond the most trivial crisis, the Sunday Tribune reports! Defenceweb defenceWEB is a provider of news, views and research on African security and military matters. Subscribe to their weekly newsletter! The Namibian Border War An appraisal of the South African strategy, by Dr Leopold Scholz, extraordinary Professor of the Department of History at the University of Stellenbosch. The Cassinga Raid - A dissertation by Edward George McGill Alexander In 1978 the SADF carried out an airborne assault on Cassinga in Southern Angola, claiming that Cassinga was a key SWAPO military headquarters. SWAPO claimed it was a refugee camp and that the approximately 600 people who died in the attack were innocent civilians. Eagle Strike by Col. Jan Breytenbach Promoting a new book by Col. Jan D. Breytenbach. The story of the controversial airborne assault on Cassinga in 1978. The South African Bush War by the people who were there... Fidel Castro explains why Angola lost the war against SADF forces By late 1987 Castro had concluded that the MPLA regime was an irredeemable military and economic basket case Concerns about the planned relocation of the citizens of Pomfret Angela McIntyre writes this official analysis of the current situation facing ex-32 Battalion members in Pomfret. South Africa's Vietnam An interesting comparison between Vietnam and South Africa's Nam. A point of reference for those guys who served in the SADF during the Border War The Cuban side of the story An interesting perspective on the Angolan war as seen from a Cuban point of view. The originator of this document is unknown. Now that the War is Over Ex-combatants Transition and the Question of Violence: A literature review by Sasha Gear Wishing Us Away A document drawn up in 2002 about the challenges facing ex-combatants in the 'new' South Africa Women, the Military and Militarisation Some questions raised by the South African case (1992) From the SADF to the SANDF Safegaurding South Africa for a better life for all? A proper thesis about the transition of the SADF, and the role of a militarised SA. Further publications on the militarisation of South Africa More interesting academic documents published by the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Our war in Angola and Namibia, which involved at least 50 000 South African troops, ended in 1989 its emotional consequences could continue to haunt us for longer than we care to think. The War Within (Audio stream) This is an audio stream that was recorded in 2001 and documents the very real effects of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder on ex SADF servicemen. An Unpopular War An article taken from the YOU magazine About the author and the making of "An Unpopular War" An article taken from Your Family magazine Fighting Columns in Small Wars A 171 page analysis of South African military excursions into Angola, particularly Operation Modular The Russians in Angola A range of photos documenting Russian involvement in Angola. Brug 14 The Battle of Bridge 14 took place in December 1975 during Operation Savannah in Angola and is little-known outside of South Africa, although it represented a major defeat of communist forces in Angola by South African troops. Ops Modular and Hooper (1987 -1988) An article about the South African mechanized force operating in support of UNITA in south-eastern Angola from September 1987 to March 1988. SA Roll of Honour (ROH) A roll of SADF personnel who died for their country from the establishment of the republic until 1994 when the SADF. South Africa War Graves Project In Remembrance of South Africa's War Dead. A project that documents the graves of South Africa's fallen heroes worldwide. South African Special Forces League The official website of South Africa's elite battalions. Airborne Soldier A homepage about South Africa's Airborne Units, the Parabats. Ops Medic A homepage about the SADF's Ops Medics. Buffalo Battalion A homepage dedicated to 32 Battalion, a premier reactionary unit of the old South African Defence Force. 61 Mechanised Battalion Group Veterans Association The 61 Mech Group Veterans Association acts as a forum through which former members of this battle force can share their memories and accounts of events that transpired during their service with the unit. South African Defence Force Association The vision of this association is "To bestow tangible acknowledgement to all members of the South African Defence Force for services rendered to the RSA and its inhabitants, and to restore comradeship amongst the lost generation. President of the SADFA is Gen J.J. Geldenhuys; a former Chief of the South African Defence Force! The Cape Town Highlanders An informative homepage covering this historic regiment. Join them now! Soldier of Africa This is an interesting blog authored by an infantry major at 6 SA Infantry Battalion (Air Assault) whose work has taken him from the rain forests of Burundi and the DRC to the deserts of Sudan and Chad helping to create sustainable peace. Defenceweb - Securing SA's borders today SA's 4862 kilometre land border is currently protected by just 684 police officers, which is “the equivalent of approximately one police officer deployed every seven kilometres…”. According to a new study, patrolling South Africa’s land borders will require at least 20 infantry companies! AIDS in South Africa's army At least one in five of the 70 000 SANDF members are infected with AIDS. What has become of Africa's most formidable army? Small Arms in Southern Africa Southern Africa is awash with small and light weapons. Most of these weapons are the material legacy of the Cold War. From iron fist to atrophied paw The SANDF has moved in the course of a mere decade from being hated but feared as the iron fist of the apartheid state, to being hated and derided as the atrophied paw of the new South Africa. Creating a common identity in the SANDF An interesting thesis about the impact of the new SANDF rank insignia and "the missed opportunity of enhancing a unified corporate identity" The SANDF today An interesting article about the structure of the South African National Defence Force as she appears today. South African Department of Defence The official website of the South African Department of Defence Sentinel Projects Sentinel Projects is a collection of personal accounts of South African conscripts involved in the SADF between 1975 and 1994. A collection of SADF information Republished writings relating to the recent history of the South African Defence Force. Galago Military Books A website where you can buy a wide range of SADF related books. Good Books Another website offering a wide range of SA and SADF related books. Airsoft Russia A group of airsoft enthusiasts from Russia who do battle in true South African defence Force genre. Living History.RU A group of Russians dedicated to military history. Besides an SADF group, they also do WWII, and Napoleonic wars. Roan's Collection Roan Gouws has been collecting militaria for 12 years and specializes in uniforms and equipment from Southern Africa. An excellent collection indeed! Camocorp CamoCorp is an online Camo store specialising in military camo clothing, militaria, hunting supplies, camping gear, survival items, hiking equipment and outdoor equipment. The Warstore An online shop offering militaria from mainly Southern African regions. South African Militaria A reliable source for buying and selling Southern African militaria. South African Military Badges and Insignia Another source for buying and selling South African military badges and insignia. The African Military Connection The-AMC.com which deals specifically in verified items of African Military Memorabilia, Medals, Badges, Insignia, Uniforms, Books and more. Armed Assault - Bush War A Bush War mod for the Armed Assault PC games. Looks awesome! Denel website Denel is the largest manufacturer of defence equipment in South Africa ARMSCOR ARMSCOR, the Armaments Corporation of South Africa Ltd website Armour Technology Systems (ATS) It is an acknowledged fact that South Africa is the world leader in the design and manufacture of Landmine Protected Armoured Vehicles (LPAV) Global Defence Review - MGL Mk-1 Looking somewhat like an oversized ‘Six Shooter’ revolver from the Wild West era, the MGL Mk-1 is a modern and clearly unique South African weapon system, firing a wide range of 40 x 46mm grenades Artillery Shopping In spite of years of economic and political isolation South Africa's leading artillery producer has emerged as a highly sophisticated defence company that attracts global interest.


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