On Saturday, 20 February 2016, Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula officially launched The Legacy Project in partnership with Minister of Social Development, Ms Bathabile Dlamini. The Legacy Project was established in 2015 as a joint partnership between the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) and the Department of Social Development in an effort to ensure that the needs of elderly citizens, are given the priority they deserve. Subsequently, the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan (NMM) together … [Read more...] about The Minister of Defence and Military Veterans’ Legacy Project
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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
