experience in South East Asia, in that the technical and military superiority of the South African forces was capitalised ... This video is from 'The Soldier's Friend' collection! SADF photos website http://groups.msn.com/SADFphotos/ SADF group on facebook http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2695668014 Short video clip made from video clips of the various South African Armed Forces. The Border War lasted 23 years and involved South Africans, Namibians, Angolans, Cubans, Russians and Americans amongst others. During that period the SADF called up more than 25,000 white male conscripts each year (for a two year tour), totalling just over half a million men. The war differed from the American experience in South East Asia, in that the technical and military superiority of the South African forces was capitalised upon throughout the campaign by the South African General Staff. In consequence, the war can also be seen as one-sided for the South African Army and Air Force - during engagements they had superiority of machinery and weaponry, utlised mine proof fighting vehicles such as the Casspir and the Ratel and even employed one of the world's finest pieces of mobile artillery, the G6 155mm Howitzer. Engagements were almost always won, or else were low-loss retreats (often as small as a rugby pitch) injured servicemen were treated in M.A.S.H.-type units supported by SAAF Aerospatiale Puma helicopters, which were faster and carried more than the UH-1 in Vietnam. Soldiers would do a tour and generally were not required to return to unless voluntarily, although in some cases the Army offered incentives and in some cases for exceptional talents, enforced recruitment to Koevoet (a para-military Policing unit restricted to Namibian operations) and the Recces for more tours. For some men this lead to adverse effects causing much critical public reaction. South African Air Force air-to-air engagements were also protracted, as tactics tended to resemble those of Israel - destruction of aircraft on the airfield, in the manner of the prosecution of the Six Day War in 1967, although the SAAF campaign only became full time in 1971-1972. Ground and air attack was executed by the Mirage F1 and Atlas Impala which had air superiority throughout. Tactical reconnaissance was performed by the Mirage III R2Z variant in 3 Squadron. Also during this campaign, the English Electric Canberra and Blackburn Buccaneer were first employed as jet strategic bombers. During the later stages, SAAF involvement became circumscribed because of growth in the Angolan/Cuban SAM umbrella. Despite the revolutionary and liberation causes, the rigid Soviet style regimes of many of South African foes had disillusioned many within their own ranks, resulting in defections such as the one in 1989, when an Angolan pilot defected with his MiG-21MF to Namibia, where the plane was captured by South African forces (and is now displayed at SAAF Museum, in Waterkloof). Where some Black, Coloured and Indian South Africans were fighting a struggle against apartheid inside South Africa's borders (many trained in Soviet Bloc countries), the Whites were conscripted to fight the rooi gevaar (Afrikaans for "red danger") of communism on its borders. Only white South Africans were conscripted, though Coloured (1 and 2 South African Cape Corps) and Black (21 Batallion) units served with distinction. The South West African Territory Force was recruited from Namibians of all races. Some white South Africans felt afterwards that they were kept in the dark about what really happened in their own country and on its borders during these years. (more) (less)

Added by: gary
Tags: SADF, KOEVOET, RECCE, SAP
Date: 2008-07-30

Mike Naicker wants to become a Jew. http://www.michaelnaicker.co.za/

Added by: gary
Tags: Mike, Naicker, jew
Date: 2010-08-09

the best operational Battalion of the South African Defence Force -- if not one of the best in the world. ... sadf 32 ... 32 Battalion website http://www.32battalion.net/ Known amongst Friend and Foe as ;quot;The Terrible Ones;quot; (Os Terriveis), this reputation was derived from operational successes and from its inception in 1975 until it;#039;s disbandment it was the most feared Unit by it;#039;s foes in Angola and South West Africa, and accounted for more enemy losses than any other Unit of the South African Defence Force. 32-Battalion was probably the most controversial unit of the SADF and its story virtually the untold story of the SWA/ Namibian Border War - a war which took place against the back-drop of the Cold War and which was in fact anything but cold in Africa. The battalion, which also became known as the most successful counter insurgency unit of the SADF, was comprised mainly of former FNLA and other anti-communist fighters from Angola who had sworn allegiance to the South African government. Together with their South African officers, these troops forged a formidable battalion that became known as the best operational Battalion of the South African Defence Force -- if not one of the best in the world. (more) (less)

Added by: gary
Tags: 32, Battalion, SADF
Date: 2008-07-30

8 SAI facebook group <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid...">http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid...</a> In 1973 two new infantry units were established: 7 Infantry Battalion (Bourke's Luck) and 8 SA Infantry Battalion (Upington), as well as 11 Commando (Kimberley), which to a great extent took over the functions of the Danie Theron Combat School's training wing. In 1973 the SADF also took over responsibility for the defence of SWA from the SA Police, and during the succeeding months the SA Army became involved in combat operations for the first time since the Second World War, clashing with groups of SWAPO terrorists infiltrating into South West Africa. It was decided in 1974 to organize the Army's conventional force into two divisions: 7 SA Infantry Division (71, 72 and 73 Motorized Brigades) and 8 SA Armoured Division (81 Armoured Brigade, 82 Mechanized Brigade and 84 Motorized Brigade). The HQ's of the two divisions were established on 1 August 1974, and they form the basis of the organization of South Africa's conventional forces to this day.

Added by: DurbanSurfer
Tags: diensplig, suid, afrikaanse, weermag, 8sai, sadf, south, african, defence, force, angola, namibia, upington
Date: 2008-08-24

Photos obtained from SADF photos group on Facebook. http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2695668014 A short video made ... Photos obtained from SADF photos group on Facebook. http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2695668014 A short video made up from various SADF (South African Defence Force) photographs. Most of the soldiers in the photographs were National Servicemen who had been conscripted into the armed forces to do 2 years of service. The SA Bushwar lasted for 23 years, from 1966 till 1989, making it one of Africa's longest conflicts. The SA Bushwar was fought primarily in Northern Namibia and Southern Angola. (more) (less)

Added by: gary
Tags: sadf
Date: 2008-07-30

2695668014 A short video made up from various SADF (South African Defence Force) photographs from the sa-bushwar website ... SA Bushwar website http://www.geocities.com/sa_bushwar/ SADF group on facebook http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2695668014 A short video made up from various SADF (South African Defence Force) photographs from the sa-bushwar website. Most of the soldiers in the photographs were National Servicemen who had been conscripted into the armed forces to do 2 years of service. The SA Bushwar lasted for 23 years, from 1966 till 1989, making it one of Africa;#039;s longest conflicts. The SA Bushwar was fought primarily in Northern Namibia and Southern Angola. (more) (less)

Added by: gary
Tags: SADF, Angola
Date: 2008-07-03

and mY best so far I think.GENIET DIT OUENS!!!!!!!! ... South African Army SADF SANDF Angola Bush War ... Just another video clip to the men and woman who NEVER LET GO during the Angola Bush War.This clip is really a special 1 for me and mY best so far I think.GENIET DIT OUENS!!!!!!!! (more) (less)

Added by: gary
Tags: SADF, SANDF, Angola, Bush, War
Date: 2008-07-30

Hilarious scene from the Jamie Uys movie, "Funny People". ...

Added by: gary
Tags: Jamie, Uys, Funny, People
Date: 2008-11-03

South African base being attacked by SWAPO and then an SADF attack on a SWAPO base. ... South Africa war SADF army ...

Added by: gary
Tags: SADF, Angola
Date: 2008-07-03

32 Battalion website http://www.32battalion.net/ Known amongst Friend and Foe as "The Terrible Ones" (Os Terriveis), this reputation was derived from operational successes and from its inception in 1975 until it's disbandment it was the most feared Unit by it's foes in Angola and South West Africa, and accounted for more enemy losses than any other Unit of the South African Defence Force. 32-Battalion was probably the most controversial unit of the SADF and its story virtually the untold story of the SWA/ Namibian Border War - a war which took place against the back-drop of the Cold War and which was in fact anything but cold in Africa. The battalion, which also became known as the most successful counter insurgency unit of the SADF, was comprised mainly of former FNLA and other anti-communist fighters from Angola who had sworn allegiance to the South African government. Together with their South African officers, these troops forged a formidable battalion that became known as the best operational Battalion of the South African Defence Force -- if not one of the best in the world.

Added by: DurbanSurfer
Tags: sadf, 32, battalion, angola, swa, south, west, africa, defence, force
Date: 2008-08-24

Vir my pa. ... afrikaans angola suid afrika bush war border sadf ...

Added by: gary
Tags: SADF, Angola
Date: 2008-07-03

Whackhead Simpson is the proud father of a less than attractive girl.... ... Whackhead Darren Simpson Highveld Stereo ...

Added by: gary
Tags: Whackhead, Darren, Simpson, Highveld, Stereo
Date: 2008-07-03

Candid Camera gone wrong with Leon Schuster

Added by: gary
Tags: Leon, Schuster, Candid, Camera
Date: 2008-12-07

Various photos from Pretoria Police College 1991.

Added by: DurbanSurfer
Tags: saps, south, african, police, service, pretoria, college, training, student, suid, afrikaanse, polisie
Date: 2008-08-24

Sexist South African Car Insurance Commercial - -

Added by: gary
Tags: Sexist, insurance
Date: 2008-10-31

8 SAI (Upington)

Added by: DurbanSurfer
Tags: sai, sadf, 8sai, upington, national, service, diensplig
Date: 2010-09-11

61 Mechanised Battalion (SADF)

Added by: DurbanSurfer
Tags: 61, mech, mechanised, battalion, sadf
Date: 2010-09-17

Prankster Leon Schuster places a harmless python in a suitcase to catch the unwary.. ... Leon Schuster South Africa ...

Added by: gary
Tags: Leon, Schuster, snake
Date: 2008-07-03

Pinetown Boys High School facebook group http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2265530829 ... pbhs pinetown boys high school ... Photos of PBHS. Pinetown High School was founded in 1955 . It started as a co-educational, dual-medium school sited at the present location of Pinetown Girls;#039; High School in Old Main Road with 120 pupils in Standard 6 and 7 and a staff of 14 under the leadership of Mr H E Wiese, the first Headmaster. In its relatively short history, Pinetown Boys;#039; High School has become established as a major high school and it is building an enviable reputation. Already it has gained a first place in the Natal Matriculation Examinations and has had pupils in the top 30 twenty two times in 25 years. Rapid and encouraging progress is being made in the cultural and sporting spheres and a large number of our pupils have gained KwaZulu-Natal, and National colours. Loads of photos and PBHS old boys at Pinetown Boys High School facebook group http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2265530829 (more) (less)

Added by: gary
Tags: Pinetown, Boys, High, School, PBHS
Date: 2008-07-03

Another video clip dedicated to our Brave Heroes of the past ; tomorrow.You made us proud then,make us proud now.Hope ... Another video clip dedicated to our Brave Heroes of the past ; tomorrow.You made us proud then,make us proud now.Hope this brings back memories to all of you.ONS VIR JOU SUID-AFRIKA. (more) (less) From:XXXBOER

Added by: gary
Tags: South, African, Army, SADF, SANDF, Angola, Bush, War
Date: 2008-10-30