CHIEF OF THE SA ARMY MAKES REFERENCE TO THE RESERVES AND THE URTP DURING HIS MEDIA BRIEFING When briefing the media in Pretoria the Chief of the SA Army, made reference to the Reserves and the University Reserve Training Programme (URTP). |
JOHANNESBURG REGIMENT PARADES Recently, Johannesburg Regiment once again executed on the time honoured tradition of having an annual medal parade and a commemorative parade in one week end. The history to this is that the Regiment exercises it right to Freedom of the City annually by holding a parade to commemorate the City and Regimental members that have fallen in service, as well as to celebrate its anniversary. |
PASSING AWAY OF COLONEL ERROL RICHARDSON It is with great sadness that Defence Reserves records the passing away of Colonel Errol Richardson, Honorary Colonel of Durban Light Infantry. An officer and gentleman. RIP |
SELECTED MEMORIALS A description of certain memorials is to be found by clicking on the new icon "MEMORIALS" on the home page. |
RESERVES PARTICIPATE IN THE SA NAVY FESTIVAL IN SIMON’S TOWN 5 TO 7 APRIL 2013
On 6 April 2013 Simon’s Town was brought to a standstill during the Freedom of the City parade as part of the Annual SA Navy Festival. Some Reserves Force Units of the Western Cape participated in the parade as part of a mechanized convoy and also formed part of the static displays as part of marketing the Reserves. |
SOUTH AFRICAN AIR FORCE AGUSTA A 109 LIGHT HELICOPTER INVOLVED IN FATAL CRASH On Saturday, 30 March 2013 at approximately 19h00 a South African Air Force (SAAF) Agusta A109 Light Utility Helicoter crashed in the Kruger National Park claiming the lives of five (5) members on board including the crew. |
IN MEMORY OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL DEFENCE FORCE MEMBERS FROM 1 PARACHUTE BATTALION The South African National Defence Force extends its heartfelt sympathy to the families of the members who tragically lost their lives in the line of duty in the recent events in the Central African Republic. |
SANDF RESERVES PARTICIPATION IN THE 2013 RAND SHOW As one of the most anticipated events of the year, The Rand Show, which SANDF has been a part of for over a century, continues to impress. “The show provides the DOD with the necessary platform to engage and interact with people of South Africa on our core business in securing the Republic and our support to her people”, said Dr Ngulube in his opening address. |
SA ARMY COMBAT RIFLE SHOOTING EVALUATION:11 TO 16 MARCH 2013 DE BRUG BLOEMFONTEIN To view the results of the 2013 evaluation.... |
CHIEF DEFENCE RESERVES VISIT TO THE TANZANIAN PEOPLE’S DEFENCE FORCES 12-15 MARCH 2013 Chief Defence Reserves, Maj Gen Roy Andersen had the opportunity to pay an official visit to the Tanzanian People’s Defence Forces (TPDF) on invitation from his counterpart, Maj Gen D. C. Igoti, Chief of the Reserve Forces over the period 12th-15th March 2013. Maj Gen Andersen was accompanied by Brig Gen Debbie Molefe, Director Defence Reserves and Col Albert Makgae, Senior Staff Officer SA Army Reserves. |
ANNUAL GUNNERS’ MEMORIAL SERVICE WESTERN PROVINCE BRANCH 10 MARCH 2013
On Sunday 10 March 2013 the Annual Gunners’ Memorial Service of the Western Cape Branch of the Gunners’ Association took place in The Gardens in Cape Town. |
SA NAVY RESERVES INDABA "RESERVES AT SEA" The Deputy Chief of the South African Navy, Rear Admiral Mosuwa Hlongwane, opened the historic SA Navy Reserve Indaba in Simon’s Town on behalf of the Chief of the Navy, Vice Admiral Johannes Mudimu, on the 23 February 2013. |
MINISTER MAKES REFERENCE TO RESERVES DURING THE ARMED FORCES DAY PARADE The Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, the Honourable Ms Nosiviwe Noluthando Mapisa-Nqakula made reference to the Reserves in her speech during the Armed Forces Parade in Pretoria on 22 February 2013. |
The SA Army Foundation: Working for Reserve Force members
2012 saw a tremendous amount of development in the SA Army Foundation – not only in the launching of a variety of new initiatives, but also in welcoming a new Chairman of the Board of Control, Maj Gen L.C. Nobanda, as well as a new General Manager of the Foundation, Mr Angel Ramphele. Mr Ramphele encourages all Reserve Force members to communicate with the Army Foundation through any of its available channels. For further information read more or click on the SA Army Foundation Logo. |
RESERVES LEAD THE STREET LINING PARADE FOR OPENING OF PARLIAMENT 14 FEBRUARY 2013
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) formed part of the ceremonial proceedings during the opening of Parliament on Thursday 14 February 2013 in Cape Town. The Reserves played a leading role in the execution of the parade. |
CHIEF OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL DEFENCE FORCE MEDAL PARADE IN CAPE TOWN 13 FEBRUARY 2013
On 13 February 2013, Chief of the South African National Defence Force (CSANDF), General Solly Shoke, presented medals to members of the SANDF who distinguished themselves in the execution of their duties. The parade was held at the Wynberg Sport Grounds in Wynberg, Cape Town. Chief SA Navy was responsible for the co-ordination of the parade. |
A TRIBUTE TO LT COL A.W. ROBERTS
Allan Roberts passed away on Saturday 26 January 2013 and was laid to rest on 1 February 2013, his coffin carried by six senior Warrant Officers from various Cape Town Reserve Force Regiments. A very large crowd attended the service at Christ Church, Constantia. It was evident of the high standing in which the 81 year old veteran was held. |
THE ANNUAL INFANTRY MEMORIAL SERVICE HONOUR TO FALLEN INFANTEERS – GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN The South African Army Infantry Formation in conjunction with the SA Infantry Association commemorated their Annual Infantry Memorial Service on 20 January at Fort Klapperkop in Pretoria. |
SA ARMY UNIVERSITY RESERVE TRAINING PROGRAMME (URTP)PASSING OUT PARADE AT FORT iKAPA 19 JANUARY 2013 On Saturday 19 January 2013 a passing out parade was held to celebrate the successful completion of BMT. The training was presented to 94 students from the University of the Western Cape (UWC), University of Cape Town (UCT) and Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) by Cape Garrison Artillery under the auspices of the South African Air Defence Artillery Formation. |
NEW EDITION OF THE RESERVE FORCE VOLUNTEER PUBLISHED To see the newest edition of the Reserve Force Volunteer please click on 'Publications' or click on 'read more'. |
CLOSURE COMMEMORATION MEDAL HANDED OVER TO FORMER SSO DEFENCE RESERVES PROVINCIAL OFFICE WESTERN CAPE On Thursday 10 January 2013, the Defence Reserves Provincial Office Western Cape had the privilege of presenting the Closure Commemoration Medal to former SSO Defence Reserves Provincial Office Western Cape and OC of Two Oceans Commando, Colonel Rob Marais. |
DEFENCE RESERVES PROVINCIAL OFFICE WESTERN CAPE GOODWILL FUNCTION On Thursday 13 December 2012 the Defence Reserves Provincial Office Western Cape had the opportunity to present a function in the form of a breakfast to thank all role-players, both civilian and SANDF for their contribution to the successes of the Defence Reserves Provincial Office Western Cape. |
IN MEMORIUM Rfn AB Sithole of Regt Botha passed away in hospital in the Sudan on 27 December after a short illness. He was deployed with the reserve company of Regt Botha together with 10SAI Bn on OP CORDITE in Sudan. Defence Reserves condolences to his family. |
2013 EVENTS CALENDAR To find the Calendar of Events for 2013, including dates of parades, memorial services, tattoos, shows etc, click on EVENTS CALENDAR |
UNIVERSITY RESERVE TRAINING PROGRAMME (URTP) COMMISSIONING PARADE ON 12 DECEMBER 2012 AT SCHOOL OF ARMOUR IN (TEMPE) BLOEMFONTEIN The commissioning parade took place on 12 December 2012 at the School of Armour, Tempe in Bloemfontein. The newly appointed second lieutenants will now be posted to their Reserve Force units and will undergo functional training |
VISIT TO RESERVES DEPLOYED ON THE BORDER SCWO Viljoen, as part of the Goodwill Parcel Project, visited the Reserve contingent deployed at Ladybrand and surrounCHIEF OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL DEFENCE FORCE MEDAL PARADE 2012
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FIRST-CLASS CHANGE OF COMMAND PARADE AT FORT IKAPA
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SANDF ANNOUNCES MILITARY SKILLS TEAM TRAINING SQUAD The SANDF has announced the training squad out of which a team will be selected to compete internationally in the CIOR Military Skills Competition in 2013. Defence Reserves congratulates the following on their selection to the squad: |
“THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC”: THE CAPE TOWN MILITARY TATTOO 2012
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A COLOURFUL AND THRILLING DISPLAY OF MARCHING SKILLS: The Western Cape Schools Marching Drill Festival 2012 at Florida Park in Ravensmead
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REGIMENT ORANJERIVIER CELEBRATES ITS 60TH BIRTHDAY WITH THE OPENING OF THE NEW ROR LAAGER AT FORT IKAPA The weekend of the 1st of July 2012 was a special one for the Regiment Oranjerivier (ROR)as the regiment was celebrating its 60th birthday. |
SA DEFENCE FORCE IMBIZO AND STATIC DISPLAY AT NOMZAMO IN THE STRAND: DEFENCE REVIEW COMMITTEE ENGAGES WITH WESTERN CAPE COMMUNITIES On Saturday, 15 September 2012, the Defence Review Committee (DRC) held the final Imbizo of their public participation process at Nomzamo community hall near The Strand outside Cape Town. An important role in this event was played by various Regular and Reserve Force units of the SANDF in the Western Cape, which set up a static display outside the hall to give the community an opportunity to interact with the soldiers. |
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23 November 2012, Chief of the South African National Defence Force, General Solly Shoke, presented medals to members of the SANDF who distinguished themselves in execution of their duties.
Amongst the recipients were five Reserve Force members
On Saturday, 10 November 2012, Colonel Bernie Ashlin formally handed over command of Fort Ikapa Military Base to Lieutenant Colonel Stephan Pierce. The change of command parade took place in perfect Cape Town summer weather, with the heat shimmering
off the parade ground outside the Base Headquarters, and a very light breeze fluttering through the South African flags that lined the
approach road.
As the pipers and drummers, attired in their distinctive tartan kilts, sporrans and glengarries, exited the main arena through the Kat
archway with its wooden block cobbles, the echoes of the wailing bagpipes, the thumping bass drums and the rattling
tenor drums gradually died away.
On Saturday, 20 October 2012, Florida Park Sports Ground in Ravensmead hosted the Western Cape Schools Marching Drill Festival of 2012.
It was an even bigger event, than the previous year’s festival at Vygieskraal stadium in Athlone..What is the Reserve Force?"It is universally acknowledged that in a democracy the Citizen in Uniform, the part-time soldier, is an indispensable element of a country's defence". - Joe Modise, Minister of Defence, 5 June 1996 (South African Defence Review 1998). Reserve Force service is military service rendered by citizens of the country on a voluntary basis. The members of the Reserve either serve within the structure of an allocated unit or in accordance with a professional and skills requirement programme. Under normal circumstances the period of service will vary according to an agreed contract between the Reserve Force member and the SANDF. |
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CODE OF CONDUCT FOR UNIFORMED MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL DEFENCE FORCE I pledge to serve and defend my country and its people in accordance with the Constitution and the law and with honour, dignity, courage and integrity. I serve in the SANDF with loyalty and pride, as a citizen and a volunteer. I respect the democratic political process and civil control of the SANDF. I will not advance or harm the interests of any political party or organisation. I accept personal responsibility for my actions. |
HOW WILL THE EMPLOYER BENEFIT? Indirectly, an effective Defence Force will help to ensure a safe and secure national and local environment, in which South Africa can develop and prosper. |
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