Correspondence
Correspondence and SAWGP research notes
| # | Last Name | First Name | Initials | Rank | Regiment | Date of Death | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49888 | Mtileni | Rhulani Mihloti | R M | Gunner (Mrs) | 10 Anti-Aircraft Regiment | 2007-10-13 | Mike Sandham OMISSIONS: 13 OCTOBER, mailed 13 Oct 2026 |
| 49887 | Mthimunye | Emmah Thembekile | E T | Gunner (Miss) | 10 Anti-Aircraft Regiment | 2007-10-13 | Mike Sandham OMISSIONS: 13 OCTOBER, mailed 13 Oct 2026 |
| 48608 | Mthembu | Zamnhlahla Shamusenkosi | Z S | Rifleman | 21 South African Infantry Battalion | 1993-08-20 | OMISSIONS 20 Aug 2026: 90704446HG Rfn Zamnhlahla Shamusenkosi Mthembu, 21 SAI, murdered Gadebe Section Khatlehong, age 28. New ROH record. |
| 49882 | Mthembu | Zimoneo Joseph | Z J | Rifleman | South African Infantry Corps | 1993-10-09 | Mike Sandham OMISSIONS: 09 OCTOBER, mailed 9 Oct 2026 |
| 32058 | Mqalo | N | Rifleman | Ciskei Defence Force | 1991-08-20 | OMISSIONS 20 Aug 2026: Rfn N Mqalo, Ciskei Para Bn, Fish River drowning 20 Aug 1991. SANDF 1998 had 1991-01-01. | |
| 31492 | Mogwazana | Lucas Mnikeni | L M | Lance Corporal | 44 Parachute Brigade | 1998-09-22 | Mike Sandham omissions 23 Sep 2026 (SAWGP) |
| 31932 | Mloneyni | M W | Rifleman | Ciskei Defence Force | 1991-08-20 | OMISSIONS 20 Aug 2026: Rfn M W Mloneyni, Ciskei Para Bn, Fish River drowning 20 Aug 1991. SANDF 1998 had 1991-01-01. | |
| 31920 | Mkhize | Buhle Sidwell | N E | Gunner | 4 Artillery Regiment | 1998-08-10 | Mike Sandham 14 Aug 2026: SAWGP date 12 Aug 1998 vs ROH/Graham 10 Aug. |
| 49832 | Miche | Kanda | K | Rifleman | 201 Battalion | 1981-09-24 | Mike Sandham OMISSIONS 24 Sep 2026 |
| 31867 | Mesongo | T A S | Rifleman | 201 Battalion | 1982-07-08 | Email 9 Sep 2026: Contaminated? Mesongo 31867 - cleared Meshack FN only | |
| 36087 | Melapi | Z | Sergeant | 1972-08-08 | Mike Sandham 2026-08-08: Cleared LG Sup 22 Aug 1918 Citation (unrelated). | ||
| 31819 | McHunu | Wiseman Sifiso | W S | Able Bodied Seaman | Sas East London | 2000-09-19 | Mike Sandham omissions 19 Sep 2026 (SAWGP) |
| 48609 | McDonald | Henry Thomas | H T | Junior Inspector | South African European Auxiliary Services | 1953-08-21 | Mike Sandham 21 Aug 2026 omissions: 640229 Junior Inspector Henry Thomas McDonald, SA European Auxiliary Services, natural causes, Voortrekkerhoogte Military Hospital, age 65. SAWGP 42180. |
| 49842 | McCormack | Lloyd Charles | L C | Sapper | Engineer School | 1981-09-26 | Mike Sandham OMISSIONS 26 Sep 2026 |
| 31755 | Mbopane | D M | Rifleman | Ciskei Defence Force | 1991-08-20 | OMISSIONS 20 Aug 2026: Rfn D M Mbopane, Ciskei Para Bn, Fish River drowning 20 Aug 1991. Unit Koevoet→Ciskei Para. SN 88717970 and FirstName Mafaladi Joseph cleared. SANDF 1998 had 1991-01-01. | |
| 31748 | Mbangu | J | Rifleman | 101 Battalion | 1988-01-01 | Email 9 Sep 2026: flagged Mbangu 31748 / 49373; kept both - cleared contaminated FN/cause on 31748 | |
| 49373 | Mbangu | J | Rifleman | 1993-02-26 | Email 9 Sep 2026: flagged Mbangu 31748 / 49373; kept both as separate deaths | ||
| 48613 | Mavango | Mxolisi | M | Corporal | 5 Special Forces Regiment | 2002-08-21 | Mike Sandham 21 Aug 2026 omissions: Cpl M Mavango / SASFA Mavangu Mxolisi KIO 2002, 5 Recce, Verdrag veld fire, age 27. Same incident as Makumbane, Nkwanyana, Mathebula, Vavarirai, Zulu. |
| 49275 | Matthews | John Charles | J C | Captain | 1983-09-01 | Mike Sandham 1 Sep 2026 omissions: No SAWGP. Capt John Charles Matthews (23) with Capt Rolf Borchers (40), 104 Air Commando Squadron — same Bellanca Citabria wing-failure crash at Baltimore airstrip. Source: OUD SOLDATE KLUB / Jaco Steenberg FB 1 Sep 2025. Confirms Graham 1 Sep 2026 record. | |
| 31704 | Matoko | Prato | P | Private | South West African Territory Force (Corps) | 1976-07-14 | Email 9 Sep 2026: flagged Matoka/Matoko 31704 / 48683; kept 31704 as Matoko, Unit 31 Bn |
| 31695 | Matiwane | Z | Corporal | Ciskei Defence Force | 1991-08-20 | OMISSIONS 20 Aug 2026: Cpl Z Matiwane, Ciskei Para Bn, Fish River drowning 20 Aug 1991. SN 90724519PE and FirstName Gumede Richard cleared. SANDF 1998 had 1991-01-01. | |
| 48722 | Matiti | K | Rifleman | 701 Battalion | 1981-08-24 | Mike Sandham 24 Aug 2026 omissions: 701 Battalion SWATF, KIA contact SWAPO/Plan North of Nkongo. No SAWGP. | |
| 31676 | Matendi | Alberto | A | Private | South West African Territory Force (Corps) | 1976-07-14 | Email 9 Sep 2026: Bushman Battalion label ? 31/201 Bn by dating rule |
| 49277 | Marais | Ernst Jacobus | E J | Private | South African Air Force (Corps) | 1981-09-01 | Mike Sandham 1 Sep 2026 omissions (SAWGP): 77272243PE Private Ernst Jacobus Marais, clerk, School of Technical Training, SAAF, private motorcycle accident, age 20. Confirms Graham 1 Sep 2026 record; Sandham adds clerk / SAAF. |
| 49825 | Manuel | Moses | M | Civilian | 1991-09-20 | Mike Sandham omissions 20 Sep 2026 (SAWGP) | |
| 49812 | Mans | Charmaine Yvette | C Y | Corporal | South African Army | 1993-09-17 | Mike Sandham omissions 17 Sep 2026 (SAWGP) |
| 49886 | Malaza | Khangeziwe Lephunah | K L | Bombardier (Miss) | 10 Anti-Aircraft Regiment | 2007-10-13 | Mike Sandham OMISSIONS: 13 OCTOBER, mailed 13 Oct 2026 |
| 31534 | Malatji | Vusimusi Stephen | V S | Private | South African Personnel Services Corps (Corps) | 1998-09-28 | Sandham 28 Sep 2026 omissions email |
| 31527 | Makuwe | E | Rifleman | South West African Territory Force (Corps) | 1991-10-26 | Email 9 Sep 2026: flagged Makuwe 31527 / 49372; kept 31527, took 1991-10-26 from 49372, cleared FN, Unit 31 Bn | |
| 31526 | Makumu | M A | Rifleman | 1992-01-01 | Email 9 Sep 2026: Contaminated? Makuwe cluster - cleared Xola Aloysius on Makumu 31526 | ||
| 31524 | Makumbane | Nthatheni | N | Sergeant | 5 Special Forces Regiment | 2002-08-13 | Mike Sandham 14 Aug 2026: ServiceNo 662465 incorrect (shared pollution; rohsa PN 31524). |
| 31521 | Makkusso | Bibiano | B | Skutter | South West African Territory Force (Corps) | 1982-03-07 | Email 9 Sep 2026: Bibiano Makkusso on Needle; kept 31521, deleted 31522, cleared polluted SN, Unit 201 Bn |
| 49703 | Makkink | Frederik Johannes Andries | F J A | Superintendent | South African European Auxiliary Services | 1966-09-15 | Mike Sandham OMISSIONS 15 Sep 2026 (SAWGP) |
| 43398 | Mackay | Anthony Douglas Frederick | A D F | Private | South African Air Force (Corps) | 1978-08-13 | Mike Sandham 14 Aug 2026 / SAWGP. |
| 35467 | Luthuli | B C | Inspector | 1997-09-07 | Mike Sandham 2026-08-06. SAWGP details.php?id=35467. Cleared LG Sup 22 Aug 1918 Citation pollution. | ||
| 35468 | Luthuli | N V | Constable | 1999-06-02 | Mike Sandham 2026-08-06. SAWGP details.php?id=35468. Cleared LG Sup 22 Aug 1918 Citation pollution. | ||
| 35469 | Luthuli | P | Inspector | 2000-11-28 | Mike Sandham 2026-08-06. SAWGP details.php?id=35469. Cleared LG Sup 22 Aug 1918 Citation pollution. | ||
| 35470 | Luthuli | S | Reserve | 2000-12-01 | Mike Sandham 2026-08-06. SAWGP details.php?id=35470. Cleared LG Sup 22 Aug 1918 Citation pollution. | ||
| 31439 | Lushaba | Blessing Sbusiso | B S | Gunner | 4 Artillery Regiment | 1998-08-10 | Mike Sandham 14 Aug 2026: SAWGP details.php?id=31439 confirms age 23. |
| 49278 | Ludick | Siegfried Bennitto | S B | Gunner | 10 Anti-Aircraft Regiment | 1978-09-01 | Mike Sandham 1 Sep 2026 omissions (SAWGP): 76335439BG Gunner Siegfried Bennitto Ludick, 10 Anti Aircraft Regiment, SAA, private vehicle accident at Beaufort West, off duty, age 18. Confirms Graham 1 Sep 2026 record (Graham: weekend pass). |
| 31424 | Luciano | Jose | J | Private | South West African Territory Force (Corps) | 1977-01-01 | Email 9 Sep 2026: Bushman Battalion label ? 31/201 Bn by dating rule |
| 48606 | Lowden | William | W | Sergeant | South African Air Force (Corps) | 1978-08-20 | OMISSIONS 20 Aug 2026: 05130166PR Sgt William Lowden, Fitter, AFB Ysterplaat, cancer, 2 Military Hospital Wynberg, age 62. New ROH record. |
| 49813 | Louw | Jacobus Adriaan | J A | Rifleman | 1 South African Infantry Battalion | 1981-09-18 | Mike Sandham omissions 18 Sep 2026 (SAWGP) |
| 31376 | Loock | Marlise | M | Airman (Miss) | South African Air Force (Corps) | 1989-07-23 | Mike Sandham (email): flagged name/info discrepancy — ROH had FirstName Vincent; SAWGP: Marlise Loock, Airman (Miss), 88761622PE, Northern Air Defence Sector Devon, DOB 1971-05-20 age 18, Heatherdale Cemetery. Corrected 2026-07-22. |
| 48622 | Lombard | Marthinus Jacobus | M J | Rifleman | Infantry School | 1987-08-22 | OMISSIONS 22 Aug 2026: Rfn Marthinus Jacobus Lombard, Infantry School, struck by mini-bus taxi while changing a tyre en route to a karate tournament, died Universitas Hospital Bloemfontein, age 19. New ROH record. |
| 48748 | Lilungwe | Frans | F | Rifleman | 33 Battalion | 1979-11-06 | Email compiling South Africa War Graves Project advanced search (17 Jan 1949-17 Feb 2017) results plus warinangola.com Unit Profile cross-references; confirms age 23. |
| 41915 | Lentswane | Samuel Sekgotsi | S S | Rifleman | 115 South African Infantry Battalion | 1994-09-28 | Sandham 28 Sep 2026 omissions email |
| 31269 | Le Roux | Jeremy John William | J S | Second Lieutenant | South West African Territory Force (Corps) | 1983-06-07 | Email 9 Sep 2026: Unit filled by Mike Sandham 31/201 Bn dating rule (Needle) |
| 31251 | Layita | M C | Lance Corporal | Ciskei Defence Force | 1991-08-20 | OMISSIONS 20 Aug 2026: L/Cpl M C Layita, Ciskei Para Bn, Fish River drowning 20 Aug 1991. FirstName Diedre / Luitingh AddInfo / SN 79697900 cleared. SANDF 1998 had 1991-01-01. | |
| 31215 | Labuschagne | Petrus Jacobus | P J | Lieutenant Colonel | Regiment Northern Transvaal | 1998-09-20 | Mike Sandham omissions 19 Sep 2026 (SAWGP) |