On This Day

On This Day — 2 May

We remember those who died in service on this day:

1900

48224Burgher Willem Johannes Oosthuizen, Prisoner of War (Boer Forces), aged 33. Died of typhoid while a prisoner of war, St Helena.

1900

44190Burgher Cornelis Johannes Andries Van Schalkwyk, Bethal Commando (Boer Forces), aged 37. Killed in action, Cyferfontein, Bethal.

1900

43965Burgher Johannes Jacobus Viljoen, Bethal Commando (Boer Forces), aged 64. Killed in action, Bethal.

1901

43952Burgher Martinus David Visagie, Middelburg Commando (Boer Forces), aged 30. Killed in action, RoosSenekal.

1902

45616Burgher Joseph Mostert, Boer Forces, aged 23. Killed in action, Blesbokpoort.

1902

45050Burgher G L Rossouw, Verkennerscorporals Commando (Boer Forces). Killed in action, Blesbokpoort (Witwater) ,Namakwaland.

1902

44738Burgher C J (S) Stone, Boer Forces. Killed in action, Blesbokpoort/Witwater, Namakwaland.

1902

44365Burgher Carel Petrus, Kommandant Van Heerden, Gen Wynand Malan Commando (Boer Forces), aged 27. Killed in action, Aberdeen , Kaapkolonie.

1902

48180Burgher Dirk Johannes Van Niekerk, Prisoner of War (Boer Forces), aged 60. Died of beri-beri and anasarka while a prisoner of war, St Helena.

1906

39420Gunner Herbert Spencer Walker, R118394T, "B" Bty. (Natal Field Artillery), aged 25. Died of self-inflicted bullet wound, at Fort Yolland.

1915

4406Lance Corporal Robert Cook, 15812, 2nd Bn. (Essex Regiment). Killed in action.

1915

7691Private Albert Alfred Frieslaar, 15806, 2nd Bn. (Essex Regiment), aged 25. Killed in action.

1915

8010Private Percy Lionel Gent, 1162, 12th Bn. (Australian Infantry, A.I.F.), aged 23. Killed in action.

1916

5302Private David Frederick Nicholas De Klerk, 7181, 10th Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 41. Died of malaria.

1916

6108Driver William Du Plessis, 4040, attd. South African Field Artillery (South African Native Labour Bureau). Died of malaria, at Kondoa-Irangi.

1916

16041Second Lieutenant Frederic Malcolm McIntyre, 176th Tunnelling Coy. (Royal Engineers), aged 26. Died of wounds, received 30th April.

1916

16066Private William Frederick McKendrick, 6231, 2nd Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 44. Died of cerebral meningitis.

1916

28214Trooper Maurice White, 1373, 2nd (South African Horse), aged 45. Died of mental strain and heart failure, at Kondoa-Irangi.

1916

28602Second Lieutenant Edward Wilson, 3rd Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 41. Committed suicide, gun shot wound to head.

1917

926Mule Driver Piet Bains, 16993, South African Native Labour Bureau. Died of malaria, at Durban Hospital.

1917

2229Mule Driver Evert Botha, 16682, Military Labour Bureau, S.A. Forces, aged 25. Died of dysentery, after discharge, at Oudtshoorn.

1917

5109Private Hugh Davies, 880, attd. 7th South African Infantry (South African Signal Service). Died of dysentery and malaria.

1917

7040Driver John H Ferguson, 84368, 78th Bde. (Royal Field Artillery), aged 21. Killed in action.

1917

11199Mule Driver Dick Jobelela, 17367, Military Labour Corps. Died of malaria, at Kilwa.

1917

17310Labourer Jackson Monnakoe, 17878, Railway Section (South African Native Labour Corps). Died at Durban Hospital, on return to South Africa.

1917

17564Driver John Mosala, 17980, South African Native Labour Bureau. Died at Durban Hospital, on return to South Africa.

1917

17810Labourer Abraham Mpofu, 1001, attd. South African Veterinary Corps (South African Native Labour Bureau). Died of malaria, at No. 3 General Hospital Durban, on return to South Africa.

1917

18166Labourer Simon Muti, 18828, Railway Section (South African Native Labour Bureau). Died of pleurisy, at Dar Es Salaam.

1917

21704Second Lieutenant Jim Rockey, 1st/4th Bn. (Lincolnshire Regiment), aged 42. Killed in action.

1917

24407Rifleman Guy Victor Stuart, 441, 1st Regt. (South African Mounted Rifles). Died of gastro enteritis, malaria and epileptic fit.

1917

28707Lieutenant Lancelot Charles Wise, North Irish Horse, aged 23. Died on active service.

1918

7833Private Robert Charles Gallant, 6541, 2nd (Cape Corps). Died of malaria.

1918

24021Lance Corporal Arthur Ben Steadman, 30930, 1st/7th Bn. (The King's (Liverpool Regiment)), aged 20. Killed in action.

1918

24516Private James Percival Sutton, 14189, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 19. Killed in action.

1918

25351Labourer Charlie Tokoane, 13059, East African Expeditionary Force (South African Native Labour Bureau). Died of dysentery, at Matatiele, South Africa.

1918

25646Second Lieutenant Kenneth Leigh Turner, 5th (Reserve Cavalry Regiment), aged 40. Killed in action.

1919

18031Private Seddien Munien, 3177, South African Indian Bearer Corps. Died of blackwater fever.

1919

28826Driver Thomas Woods, HT/3872, Cape Auxiliary Horse Transport. Died of broncho pneumonia.

1920

15532Private Piet Matiwana, 400, 1st (Cape Corps). Died of tuberculosis of the lungs.

1920

21476Private John Riddle, 128, 10th Infantry (Witwatersrand Rifles). Died of tuberculosis.

1941

1324Gunner Felix Walter Baum, 13874, 1 A.A. Bty. (South African Artillery), aged 35. Died of malaria, at sea.

1941

6202Private Petrus Gerhardus Du Toit, 58954, South African Reserve Mechanical Transport. Died on active service.

1941

34854Constable Jan Antonie Gumbane, 118624, Western Cape (South African Police), aged 44. Died in Grey's Hospital from injuries sustained after being knocked down in Commercial Road, Pietermaritzburg while on cycle patrol.

1941

10044Sapper George Albert Hodgkiss, 19809, 3 Field Coy. (South African Engineer Corps), aged 25. Died on active service.

1941

25466Private George Edward Trent, 2215, Essential Services Protection Corps, S.A. Forces, aged 62. Died on active service.

1941

27640Private Edward Vincent Wallis, VX40779, A.I.F. 2/23 Bn. (Australian Infantry), aged 36. Died of wounds.

1942

7190Private Ralph Fisher, M/15183, Indian and Malay Corps, S.A. Forces. Died of heart failure.

1942

11312Gunner Reginald Forbes Johnson, 114635, 1 Field Regt. (South African Artillery), aged 41. Died on active service.

1942

17950Private Bwaupe Mulenga, NRA/11062, Northern Rhodesia Regiment. Died on active service.

1942

20410Private Goliath Plaatjies, M/22502, Indian and Malay Corps, S.A. Forces, aged 27. Died on active service.

1943

10145Corporal Alexander Holloway, 78650, South African Corps of Military Police. Died on active service.

1943

17172Private Frank Molefe, N/29328, Native Military Corps, S.A. Forces. Accidentally killed.

1943

20921Lance Corporal Alfred Radebe, N/16417, Native Military Corps, S.A. Forces. Died of dysentery, whilst a POW.

1945

3544Sapper Manuel William Pereira Ceatano, 193625V, 12 Field Sqn. (South African Engineer Corps), aged 29. Died in battle accident, Dingo driven by Sergeant Dalling overturned, in the vicinity of Camposampiero, Italy.

1945

9646Corporal Henderson, 190424V, South African Engineer Corps. Died on active service.

1945

10057Lance Corporal Frank Claude Hoeftmann, 34494, Q Service Corps, S.A. Forces, aged 45. Died on active service.

1945

10161Private James Robert Holmes, 154279V, Q Service Corps, S.A. Forces, aged 50. Died on active service.

1945

12613Sergeant Victor Carl Kretzmann, P/5679V, Q Service Corps, S.A. Forces, aged 30. Died in motor accident.

1945

15348Private MacK Mashaba, N/52530, Native Military Corps, S.A. Forces. Died of fractured skull, received in assault.

1945

20339Sergeant Alfred James Pinfold, 571156, General Service Corps, S.A. Forces, aged 48. Died on active service.

1945

26496Sapper Benjamin Nicholaas Johannes Van As, 233904V, 12 Field Sqn. (South African Engineer Corps), aged 34. Died in battle accident, Dingo driven by Sergeant Dalling overturned, in the vicinity of Camposampiero, Italy.

1969

40360Soldier Dodo Sizida, 651215, 4th Battalion (Rhodesian African Rifles), aged 45. Died of anoxia.

1977

31669Corporal Pedro Gomes Massaki, 76927672SP, 32 (Buffalo) Battalion (South West African Territory Force), aged 18. Died in Freak Accident, mortar accident, during training.

1977

40206Lance Corporal Cornelius Hendrik Potgieter, PR84558, 6th Battalion (Rhodesia Regiment), aged 24. Killed in action, in an ambush.

1982

33293Private Karel Titus, 80586357CK, SA Cape Corps (South African Infantry Corps), aged 29. Accidentally killed when he was knocked down and run over by a civilian vehicle at Eersterivier.

1982

33631Captain Leon Van Wyk, 72481708PE, 8 South African Infantry Battalion (1 Parachute Battalion), aged 26. Killed in action, east of Otavi during a contact with SWAPO/PLAN insurgents. A single SWAPO/PLAN insurgent was holding up in a shack on a farm. The shack was surrounded by a section of Paratroopers in the dark and after a heavy volume of fire had been brought to bear on the shack, Leon tried to enter it. However, the insurgent was still alive and fired at Leon with his AK-47 as he burst open the door. Leon was hit by several shots and severely wounded. He died shortly afterwards from his wounds. The insurgent escaped in the confusion.

1984

30925Special WO Benyamen Joseph, 89705073PP, South West Africa Police Counter-Insurgency Wing: Ops-K Division (KOEVOET) (South West African Police), aged 37. Killed in action, during a contact with SWAPO insurgents in Northern Owamboland. Member of Koevoet.

1985

30042Rifleman Piet Defransa, 80021267SP, 201 Battalion (South West African Territory Force), aged 21. Died in Military Vehicle Accident.

1987

30295Corporal Augusto Fernando, 81525792PD, 32 (Buffalo) Battalion (5 Reconnaissance Regiment), aged 26. Killed in action, during a contact with enemy forces at Otchinjau, in Southern Angola.

1987

32339Corporal Martin Nyamhunga, 81531692PD, 5 South African Infantry Battalion (5 Reconnaissance Regiment), aged 28. Killed in action, contact with the enemy.

1987

32854Corporal Obadiah Malose Sebata, 81539553PB, 1 Parachute Battalion (5 Reconnaissance Regiment), aged 27. Killed in action, during a contact with enemy forces at Otchinjau, in Southern Angola.

1990

29209Corporal Andrew Afrika, 87951620BW, 2 SA Cape Corps (South African Infantry Corps), aged 23. Died in Military Vehicle Accident, at Mpumulanga, buffel rolled.

1990

30470Rifleman Jan Geduld, 86074630BW, 2 SA Cape Corps (South African Infantry Corps), aged 26. Died in Military Vehicle Accident, at Mpumulanga, buffel rolled.

1990

36976Special Constable Joseph Ntombela, S917711M, Western Cape (South African Police), aged 44. Died in the execution of his duty as a member of the South African Police.

1990

38061Constable Willem Andries Van Onselen, W427971R, 40 Dist (Krugersdorp) Tvl Div (South African Police), aged 20. Died on active service.

1991

41748Warrant Officer Class II Josias Jacobus Du Toit, 66013699PE, Engineer School (South African Infantry Corps), aged 47. Died of coronary thrombosis, at Vanderbijlpark Hospital.

1991

41789Sergeant Edmond Lapuken Ndlovu, 81546079PB, 32 (Buffalo) Battalion (5 Special Forces Regiment), aged 30. Died of heart attack, at Phalaborwa Hospital.

1991

32815Lieutenant Mike Schillings, 84558428PO, 1 Construction Regiment (Group 17), aged 22. Died in Military Vehicle Accident, wheel loader crashed into him and the fork of loader stabbed his chest. Accident happened about 500m from Group 17 premises, at Vereeniging.

1993

35798Constable Titus B Maphumulo, 0634036-9, Eastern Cape (South African Police), aged 23. Shot dead while investigating a rape case in Umbumbulu.

1993

36027Constable Sipho Patrick Mbongwa, 0616908-2, Port Natal Division (South African Police), aged 24. Died in the execution of his duty as a member of the South African Police.

1994

30347Bombardier Cornelis Sebastian Fouche, 91518019PY, SAS Immortelle (School O), aged 20. Died in Military Vehicle Accident, at Boskop, died after being in accident between Ratel and train.

1998

31921Rifleman Buhle Sidwell Mkhize, 94836327, 4 South African Infantry Battalion (SA Army), aged 20. Died at Phoenix from gunshot wounds inflicted by unknown parties while off duty.

1998

31953Rifleman Caswell Moeketsi Moeketsi, 89716062, 1 Signals Regiment (SA Army), aged 30. Died of Medical Reason, at 1 Mil Hospital, while off duty.

1998

31976Recruit First Name Unknown Monnapula, 97291090, 116 South African Infantry Battalion (SA Army), aged 26. Died at Soweto from gunshot wounds inflicted by unknown parties while off duty.

1998

32047Warrant Officer II Christiaan Jacobus Mouton, 68461219, Air Operations School Langebaanweg (South African Army), aged 45. Died in a Private Motorcycle Accident, at Rietfontein, while off duty.

1999

34772Sergeant Lorenzo Gina, 450484-4, 42 Dist (Christiana) Tvl Div (South African Police), aged 39. Died on active service.

2009

42531Superintendent Galvin, 427105-0, South African Police Service. Died as a result of their duties.

2009

42530Reserve Constable Gilidobo, 7094422-9, South African Police Service. Died as a result of their duties.

2011

42723Captain Motlhabi, 514638-1, South African Police Service. Died as a result of their duties.

We will remember them.

On This Day — 2 May

We remember those who died in service on this day:

- 1900 48224 — Burgher Willem Johannes Oosthuizen, Prisoner of War (Boer Forces), aged 33. Died of typhoid while a prisoner of war, St Helena.

- 1900 44190 — Burgher Cornelis Johannes Andries Van Schalkwyk, Bethal Commando (Boer Forces), aged 37. Killed in action, Cyferfontein, Bethal.

- 1900 43965 — Burgher Johannes Jacobus Viljoen, Bethal Commando (Boer Forces), aged 64. Killed in action, Bethal.

- 1901 43952 — Burgher Martinus David Visagie, Middelburg Commando (Boer Forces), aged 30. Killed in action, RoosSenekal.

- 1902 45616 — Burgher Joseph Mostert, Boer Forces, aged 23. Killed in action, Blesbokpoort.

- 1902 45050 — Burgher G L Rossouw, Verkennerscorporals Commando (Boer Forces). Killed in action, Blesbokpoort (Witwater) ,Namakwaland.

- 1902 44738 — Burgher C J (S) Stone, Boer Forces. Killed in action, Blesbokpoort/Witwater, Namakwaland.

- 1902 44365 — Burgher Carel Petrus, Kommandant Van Heerden, Gen Wynand Malan Commando (Boer Forces), aged 27. Killed in action, Aberdeen , Kaapkolonie.

- 1902 48180 — Burgher Dirk Johannes Van Niekerk, Prisoner of War (Boer Forces), aged 60. Died of beri-beri and anasarka while a prisoner of war, St Helena.

- 1906 39420 — Gunner Herbert Spencer Walker, R118394T, "B" Bty. (Natal Field Artillery), aged 25. Died of self-inflicted bullet wound, at Fort Yolland.

- 1915 4406 — Lance Corporal Robert Cook, 15812, 2nd Bn. (Essex Regiment). Killed in action.

- 1915 7691 — Private Albert Alfred Frieslaar, 15806, 2nd Bn. (Essex Regiment), aged 25. Killed in action.

- 1915 8010 — Private Percy Lionel Gent, 1162, 12th Bn. (Australian Infantry, A.I.F.), aged 23. Killed in action.

- 1916 5302 — Private David Frederick Nicholas De Klerk, 7181, 10th Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 41. Died of malaria.

- 1916 6108 — Driver William Du Plessis, 4040, attd. South African Field Artillery (South African Native Labour Bureau). Died of malaria, at Kondoa-Irangi.

- 1916 16041 — Second Lieutenant Frederic Malcolm McIntyre, 176th Tunnelling Coy. (Royal Engineers), aged 26. Died of wounds, received 30th April.

- 1916 16066 — Private William Frederick McKendrick, 6231, 2nd Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 44. Died of cerebral meningitis.

- 1916 28214 — Trooper Maurice White, 1373, 2nd (South African Horse), aged 45. Died of mental strain and heart failure, at Kondoa-Irangi.

- 1916 28602 — Second Lieutenant Edward Wilson, 3rd Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 41. Committed suicide, gun shot wound to head.

- 1917 926 — Mule Driver Piet Bains, 16993, South African Native Labour Bureau. Died of malaria, at Durban Hospital.

- 1917 2229 — Mule Driver Evert Botha, 16682, Military Labour Bureau, S.A. Forces, aged 25. Died of dysentery, after discharge, at Oudtshoorn.

- 1917 5109 — Private Hugh Davies, 880, attd. 7th South African Infantry (South African Signal Service). Died of dysentery and malaria.

- 1917 7040 — Driver John H Ferguson, 84368, 78th Bde. (Royal Field Artillery), aged 21. Killed in action.

- 1917 11199 — Mule Driver Dick Jobelela, 17367, Military Labour Corps. Died of malaria, at Kilwa.

- 1917 17310 — Labourer Jackson Monnakoe, 17878, Railway Section (South African Native Labour Corps). Died at Durban Hospital, on return to South Africa.

- 1917 17564 — Driver John Mosala, 17980, South African Native Labour Bureau. Died at Durban Hospital, on return to South Africa.

- 1917 17810 — Labourer Abraham Mpofu, 1001, attd. South African Veterinary Corps (South African Native Labour Bureau). Died of malaria, at No. 3 General Hospital Durban, on return to South Africa.

- 1917 18166 — Labourer Simon Muti, 18828, Railway Section (South African Native Labour Bureau). Died of pleurisy, at Dar Es Salaam.

- 1917 21704 — Second Lieutenant Jim Rockey, 1st/4th Bn. (Lincolnshire Regiment), aged 42. Killed in action.

- 1917 24407 — Rifleman Guy Victor Stuart, 441, 1st Regt. (South African Mounted Rifles). Died of gastro enteritis, malaria and epileptic fit.

- 1917 28707 — Lieutenant Lancelot Charles Wise, North Irish Horse, aged 23. Died on active service.

- 1918 7833 — Private Robert Charles Gallant, 6541, 2nd (Cape Corps). Died of malaria.

- 1918 24021 — Lance Corporal Arthur Ben Steadman, 30930, 1st/7th Bn. (The King's (Liverpool Regiment)), aged 20. Killed in action.

- 1918 24516 — Private James Percival Sutton, 14189, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 19. Killed in action.

- 1918 25351 — Labourer Charlie Tokoane, 13059, East African Expeditionary Force (South African Native Labour Bureau). Died of dysentery, at Matatiele, South Africa.

- 1918 25646 — Second Lieutenant Kenneth Leigh Turner, 5th (Reserve Cavalry Regiment), aged 40. Killed in action.

- 1919 18031 — Private Seddien Munien, 3177, South African Indian Bearer Corps. Died of blackwater fever.

- 1919 28826 — Driver Thomas Woods, HT/3872, Cape Auxiliary Horse Transport. Died of broncho pneumonia.

- 1920 15532 — Private Piet Matiwana, 400, 1st (Cape Corps). Died of tuberculosis of the lungs.

- 1920 21476 — Private John Riddle, 128, 10th Infantry (Witwatersrand Rifles). Died of tuberculosis.

- 1941 1324 — Gunner Felix Walter Baum, 13874, 1 A.A. Bty. (South African Artillery), aged 35. Died of malaria, at sea.

- 1941 6202 — Private Petrus Gerhardus Du Toit, 58954, South African Reserve Mechanical Transport. Died on active service.

- 1941 34854 — Constable Jan Antonie Gumbane, 118624, Western Cape (South African Police), aged 44. Died in Grey's Hospital from injuries sustained after being knocked down in Commercial Road, Pietermaritzburg while on cycle patrol.

- 1941 10044 — Sapper George Albert Hodgkiss, 19809, 3 Field Coy. (South African Engineer Corps), aged 25. Died on active service.

- 1941 25466 — Private George Edward Trent, 2215, Essential Services Protection Corps, S.A. Forces, aged 62. Died on active service.

- 1941 27640 — Private Edward Vincent Wallis, VX40779, A.I.F. 2/23 Bn. (Australian Infantry), aged 36. Died of wounds.

- 1942 7190 — Private Ralph Fisher, M/15183, Indian and Malay Corps, S.A. Forces. Died of heart failure.

- 1942 11312 — Gunner Reginald Forbes Johnson, 114635, 1 Field Regt. (South African Artillery), aged 41. Died on active service.

- 1942 17950 — Private Bwaupe Mulenga, NRA/11062, Northern Rhodesia Regiment. Died on active service.

- 1942 20410 — Private Goliath Plaatjies, M/22502, Indian and Malay Corps, S.A. Forces, aged 27. Died on active service.

- 1943 10145 — Corporal Alexander Holloway, 78650, South African Corps of Military Police. Died on active service.

- 1943 17172 — Private Frank Molefe, N/29328, Native Military Corps, S.A. Forces. Accidentally killed.

- 1943 20921 — Lance Corporal Alfred Radebe, N/16417, Native Military Corps, S.A. Forces. Died of dysentery, whilst a POW.

- 1945 3544 — Sapper Manuel William Pereira Ceatano, 193625V, 12 Field Sqn. (South African Engineer Corps), aged 29. Died in battle accident, Dingo driven by Sergeant Dalling overturned, in the vicinity of Camposampiero, Italy.

- 1945 9646 — Corporal Henderson, 190424V, South African Engineer Corps. Died on active service.

- 1945 10057 — Lance Corporal Frank Claude Hoeftmann, 34494, Q Service Corps, S.A. Forces, aged 45. Died on active service.

- 1945 10161 — Private James Robert Holmes, 154279V, Q Service Corps, S.A. Forces, aged 50. Died on active service.

- 1945 12613 — Sergeant Victor Carl Kretzmann, P/5679V, Q Service Corps, S.A. Forces, aged 30. Died in motor accident.

- 1945 15348 — Private MacK Mashaba, N/52530, Native Military Corps, S.A. Forces. Died of fractured skull, received in assault.

- 1945 20339 — Sergeant Alfred James Pinfold, 571156, General Service Corps, S.A. Forces, aged 48. Died on active service.

- 1945 26496 — Sapper Benjamin Nicholaas Johannes Van As, 233904V, 12 Field Sqn. (South African Engineer Corps), aged 34. Died in battle accident, Dingo driven by Sergeant Dalling overturned, in the vicinity of Camposampiero, Italy.

- 1969 40360 — Soldier Dodo Sizida, 651215, 4th Battalion (Rhodesian African Rifles), aged 45. Died of anoxia.

- 1977 31669 — Corporal Pedro Gomes Massaki, 76927672SP, 32 (Buffalo) Battalion (South West African Territory Force), aged 18. Died in Freak Accident, mortar accident, during training.

- 1977 40206 — Lance Corporal Cornelius Hendrik Potgieter, PR84558, 6th Battalion (Rhodesia Regiment), aged 24. Killed in action, in an ambush.

- 1982 33293 — Private Karel Titus, 80586357CK, SA Cape Corps (South African Infantry Corps), aged 29. Accidentally killed when he was knocked down and run over by a civilian vehicle at Eersterivier.

- 1982 33631 — Captain Leon Van Wyk, 72481708PE, 8 South African Infantry Battalion (1 Parachute Battalion), aged 26. Killed in action, east of Otavi during a contact with SWAPO/PLAN insurgents. A single SWAPO/PLAN insurgent was holding up in a shack on a farm. The shack was surrounded by a section of Paratroopers in the dark and after a heavy volume of fire had been brought to bear on the shack, Leon tried to enter it. However, the insurgent was still alive and fired at Leon with his AK-47 as he burst open the door. Leon was hit by several shots and severely wounded. He died shortly afterwards from his wounds. The insurgent escaped in the confusion.

- 1984 30925 — Special WO Benyamen Joseph, 89705073PP, South West Africa Police Counter-Insurgency Wing: Ops-K Division (KOEVOET) (South West African Police), aged 37. Killed in action, during a contact with SWAPO insurgents in Northern Owamboland. Member of Koevoet.

- 1985 30042 — Rifleman Piet Defransa, 80021267SP, 201 Battalion (South West African Territory Force), aged 21. Died in Military Vehicle Accident.

- 1987 30295 — Corporal Augusto Fernando, 81525792PD, 32 (Buffalo) Battalion (5 Reconnaissance Regiment), aged 26. Killed in action, during a contact with enemy forces at Otchinjau, in Southern Angola.

- 1987 32339 — Corporal Martin Nyamhunga, 81531692PD, 5 South African Infantry Battalion (5 Reconnaissance Regiment), aged 28. Killed in action, contact with the enemy.

- 1987 32854 — Corporal Obadiah Malose Sebata, 81539553PB, 1 Parachute Battalion (5 Reconnaissance Regiment), aged 27. Killed in action, during a contact with enemy forces at Otchinjau, in Southern Angola.

- 1990 29209 — Corporal Andrew Afrika, 87951620BW, 2 SA Cape Corps (South African Infantry Corps), aged 23. Died in Military Vehicle Accident, at Mpumulanga, buffel rolled.

- 1990 30470 — Rifleman Jan Geduld, 86074630BW, 2 SA Cape Corps (South African Infantry Corps), aged 26. Died in Military Vehicle Accident, at Mpumulanga, buffel rolled.

- 1990 36976 — Special Constable Joseph Ntombela, S917711M, Western Cape (South African Police), aged 44. Died in the execution of his duty as a member of the South African Police.

- 1990 38061 — Constable Willem Andries Van Onselen, W427971R, 40 Dist (Krugersdorp) Tvl Div (South African Police), aged 20. Died on active service.

- 1991 41748 — Warrant Officer Class II Josias Jacobus Du Toit, 66013699PE, Engineer School (South African Infantry Corps), aged 47. Died of coronary thrombosis, at Vanderbijlpark Hospital.

- 1991 41789 — Sergeant Edmond Lapuken Ndlovu, 81546079PB, 32 (Buffalo) Battalion (5 Special Forces Regiment), aged 30. Died of heart attack, at Phalaborwa Hospital.

- 1991 32815 — Lieutenant Mike Schillings, 84558428PO, 1 Construction Regiment (Group 17), aged 22. Died in Military Vehicle Accident, wheel loader crashed into him and the fork of loader stabbed his chest. Accident happened about 500m from Group 17 premises, at Vereeniging.

- 1993 35798 — Constable Titus B Maphumulo, 0634036-9, Eastern Cape (South African Police), aged 23. Shot dead while investigating a rape case in Umbumbulu.

- 1993 36027 — Constable Sipho Patrick Mbongwa, 0616908-2, Port Natal Division (South African Police), aged 24. Died in the execution of his duty as a member of the South African Police.

- 1994 30347 — Bombardier Cornelis Sebastian Fouche, 91518019PY, SAS Immortelle (School O), aged 20. Died in Military Vehicle Accident, at Boskop, died after being in accident between Ratel and train.

- 1998 31921 — Rifleman Buhle Sidwell Mkhize, 94836327, 4 South African Infantry Battalion (SA Army), aged 20. Died at Phoenix from gunshot wounds inflicted by unknown parties while off duty.

- 1998 31953 — Rifleman Caswell Moeketsi Moeketsi, 89716062, 1 Signals Regiment (SA Army), aged 30. Died of Medical Reason, at 1 Mil Hospital, while off duty.

- 1998 31976 — Recruit First Name Unknown Monnapula, 97291090, 116 South African Infantry Battalion (SA Army), aged 26. Died at Soweto from gunshot wounds inflicted by unknown parties while off duty.

- 1998 32047 — Warrant Officer II Christiaan Jacobus Mouton, 68461219, Air Operations School Langebaanweg (South African Army), aged 45. Died in a Private Motorcycle Accident, at Rietfontein, while off duty.

- 1999 34772 — Sergeant Lorenzo Gina, 450484-4, 42 Dist (Christiana) Tvl Div (South African Police), aged 39. Died on active service.

- 2009 42531 — Superintendent Galvin, 427105-0, South African Police Service. Died as a result of their duties.

- 2009 42530 — Reserve Constable Gilidobo, 7094422-9, South African Police Service. Died as a result of their duties.

- 2011 42723 — Captain Motlhabi, 514638-1, South African Police Service. Died as a result of their duties.

We will remember them.

ON THIS DAY

02 May

On This Day — 2 May

Deaths on 02 May by Year