The Armed Forces Day celebrations being hosted in Nelson Mandela Bay help highlight the opportunities for local businesses and investors, according to Sadick Davids, Coega Development Corporation (CDC) Business Development Manager: Metals. "Nelson Mandela Bay has most of the infrastructure and capacity in place to become the African hub for the maintenance, upgrading and manufacturing of military vehicles and equipment. "As we first saw with Exercise Shared Accord in 2013 the port and road … [Read more...] about Military exercise highlights opportunities
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Armed Forces Day Air Force Flypast
Various aircraft conduct a fly past (over) of the podium on Armed Forces Day - 21 February 2016, Port Elizabeth, Nelson Mandela Bay. Armed Forces Day was the culmination of Armed Forces Week with the official salute of the Commander-in-Chief, President Jacob Zuma, taking place on Sunday Morning. https://youtu.be/th2YGYoca80 Creator: Alan Straton Posted to MyPE by: Alan Straton Submit your favourite Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch videos for consideration for publication on … [Read more...] about Armed Forces Day Air Force Flypast
Those Strange War Machines
The mechanised column of vehicles from the South African National Defence Force during Armed Forces Day in Port Elizabeth on Sunday 21 February 2016. https://youtu.be/udA8W8_DmIo Creator: Alan Straton Posted to MyPE by: Alan Straton Submit your favourite Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch videos for consideration for publication on MyPE by filling in the form below: Click here to see more PE Videos. … [Read more...] about Those Strange War Machines
SANDF Marching Bands
Watch various SANDF Marching Bands from the different corps as they march back (and forth) on Armed Forces Day held on 21 February 2016 in Port Elizabeth. Soldiers from the Army, Navy and Air-Force took part in a march past and salute of their Commander-in-Chief, President Jacob Zuma, on Armed Forces Day. The march took them along Marine Drive to Driftsands Drive with thousands of citizens lining the route and cheering them on. https://youtu.be/z1wIcgsfKt8 Creator: Alan Straton Posted … [Read more...] about SANDF Marching Bands
Images from the Capability Demonstration on Armed Forces Day
The SANDF celebrated Armed Forces Day with a march past of the Commander-in-Chief, President Jacob Zuma and a capability demonstration off of Kings Beach in port Elizabeth today. All three services took part in a co-ordinated exercise and display of strength. [maxgallery id="62972"] President Jacob Zuma says South African soldiers have continued to perform exceptionally well in peace missions in Africa and have done the country proud. He was speaking at the Arms Forces Day celebrations … [Read more...] about Images from the Capability Demonstration on Armed Forces Day
President Zuma to preside over Armed Forces Day
President Jacob Zuma will on Sunday preside over the Armed Forces Day celebration in Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape. In 2012, President Zuma, in his capacity as the Commander-in-Chief of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), proclaimed that 21 February each year will be observed and commemorated as Armed Forces Day, said the Presidency on Friday. "Armed Forces Day is to be a day on which the South African population honours the men and women of the South African National … [Read more...] about President Zuma to preside over Armed Forces Day
Armed Forces Week Activities
Nelson Mandela Bay is hosting a hive of exciting activities as part of Armed Forces Week ending on 21 February. The first day of exhibitions proved to be highly successful for the organisers of this year’s Armed Forces Day celebrations, with crowds in their thousands lining up to get a closer look at the military sea vessels on display at the Nelson Mandela Bay Harbour (Quay 2 & 3) on 13 February 2016. Gates opened at 10am, where members of the public had already queued in their … [Read more...] about Armed Forces Week Activities
SANDF Night Shooting Demonstration
Commander van den Berg explains a little bit more about what the public can expect of the SANDF's night shooting demonstration on 18 February 2016 from 19h30 in the Kings Beach Area. There will be several aircraft flying overhead, followed by weapons firing from the Fan Park - Military Exhibition Area - as well as weapons firing from two Navy ships anchored seaward of Kings Beach. Weapons that will be firing will include: G1 Gun, Ratel 90, 60mm Mortar, 81 mm Mortar, 120mm Mortar, G5 Gun, … [Read more...] about SANDF Night Shooting Demonstration
Military exercise highlights business opportunities
The Armed Forces Day celebrations being hosted in Nelson Mandela Bay help highlight the opportunities for local businesses and investors, according to Sadick Davids, Coega Development Corporation (CDC) Business Development Manager: Metals. "Nelson Mandela Bay has most of the infrastructure and capacity in place to become the African hub for the maintenance, upgrading and manufacturing of military vehicles and equipment. "As we first saw with Exercise Shared Accord in 2013 the port and road … [Read more...] about Military exercise highlights business opportunities
Armed Forces Week Road Closures
As a result of the magnitude of the various military activities and parade that will be taking place during Armed Forces Week (13 to 21 February), the community of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro and surrounding areas are warned that there will be road closures. High volumes of noise including gun firings and manoeuvres by South African Air Force aircraft during capability displays will be experienced, while military convoys will be travelling in and out of the region. The SANDF wishes to … [Read more...] about Armed Forces Week Road Closures
Arming up for Armed Forces Day
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) is gearing up for this year's Armed Forces Day celebrations. Armed Forces Day is commemorated on 21 February, a day that coincides with the commemoration of the sinking of the SS Mendi in 1917, during World War One. President Jacob Zuma, in his capacity as Commander-in-Chief of the SANDF, will officiate this fifth installation of Armed Forces Day. He will confer medals on deserving SANDF members. Festivities will be held in Port Elizabeth … [Read more...] about Arming up for Armed Forces Day
Defence Force Mock Battles – be warned
As part of Armed Forces Day celebrations the SA Navy, Air Force and Army will be conducting mock battles in Algoa Bay from 13-21 February 2015. Naval ships can be visited by the public on from 12 to 15 February, between 10:00am and 2:00pm. The mock battles are planned between 17 and 21 February. There will be a night mortar-bombing exercise in the bay on the 18th and all vessels have been warned to rather remain in the harbour. Most of the exercises will be over 20 and 21 February … [Read more...] about Defence Force Mock Battles – be warned
Armed Forces Day also commemorates sinking of SS Mendi
Armed Forces Day this year will be in Port Elizabeth, the first time the annual celebration of South Africa’s military and its equipment goes coastal and a range of SA Navy platforms will be open to the public. Armed Forces Day is on February 21 and also commemorates the day of the country’s single largest naval disaster, the sinking of the troopship SS Mendi in the English Channel on February 21, 1917. She was rammed by the SS Darro and sank in 20 minutes. Six hundred and sixteen members of … [Read more...] about Armed Forces Day also commemorates sinking of SS Mendi
