The Eland 90 is a South African-produced, four-wheeled light armored car that was used extensively in various conflicts across Southern Africa, most notably by the defense forces of South Africa and Rhodesia, during the Angolan Civil War and the Rhodesian Bush War....
The M79 is known as the "Snotneus" in South Africa, which translates to "snot-nose," a nickname for the weapon's distinctive appearance and the way its projectiles would land in the field. The M79 was used by the South African Defence Force (SADF) and supplied to...
Omauni was started when no roads were running west to east. When the initial reconnaissance was done with a Landrover and two Unimogs they did not find the 17h30 cutline as it was not clear where it converged with the border fence. They continued east and found the...
The 54th South African Infantry Battalion (54 SAI) was formed in 1976 as one of several modular battalions designed to adapt to operational requirements. Its main responsibility was to secure the area around the Eenhana base
The 60mm Patmor is a lightweight, man-portable patrol mortar system, primarily associated with South African defence companies like Denel Land Systems and Truvelo. "Patmor" is a contraction of "Patrol Mortar". Key Features and Specifications Type: Muzzle-loading,...
The Ratel 90 is a South African wheeled infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) variant, designed primarily for fire support with a low-velocity 90 mm gun. It was a key asset in the South African Border War, known for its high mobility and long operational range. Key Features...
the first recipient of the Honoris Crux Medal in the battalion on 17 December 1975
HQ of several guerrilla training bases run by the CSI – Chief of Staff (Intelligence). This base was located in the Angolan border region and was associated with specific SADF Special Forces, Intelligence, and "Other" units. It was one of several bases, such as Fort...
Derek William Andrews was born in Wyndham (WA) on 4 January 1950. He first served in the Citizens Military Forces (CMF) from 13 February 1968 to 18 November 1969 and then enlisted in the Australian Army on 24 November 1969. After basic training he was posted to the...
After the Hippo APC, the Buffel was the second-ever mass-produced V-shaped hull, open-topped, Mine Protected Vehicle (MPV) / Armored Personnel Carrier (APC). It was made and used by the South African Defense Force (SADF) at a time when South Africa was subject to ever...
The Ratel 60 is an infantry fighting vehicle of South African origin. It is a variant of the Ratel series of infantry fighting vehicles. The Ratel 60 can be used for indirect fire and battlefield support. In South African service it was issued to combat engineers. The...
Cobus Claassens is a former South African Army paratrooper, mercenary, and security consultant. He is known for his work with the private military company Executive Outcomes in the 1990s and has since become a managing director for a risk management firm.
Jim Maguire (46) a former Royal Marine from London who went on to serve in the Rhodesian and South African special forces, was a mercenary in Ivory Coast for three months.
American seeking adventure. He was a Foreign volunteer during the Rhodesian Bush War, known for serving with elite units of the Rhodesian Security Forces. After 1980 joined 32Bn South Africa