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25 Sep 1987: 86202983BG Lance Corporal Herman Adolf Oosthuizen from Special Forces, attached to Fort Doppies was killed in a military vehicle accident while engaged in anti-insurgent operations in South Eastern Angola.…

25 Sep 1987: 85332369BG Private Adriaan Jacobus Naude from 1 Maintenance Unit was accidentally electrocuted at Modder River Station, South of Kimberley. He was 18.

25 Sep 1964: P/18727 Corporal Johannes David Kriel, an Air Photographer attached to 22 Flight (Later 22 Squadron) was Reported Missing while documenting "Operation Flaminkdans", the welcoming of the South African Navy F…

23 Sep 1990: 83486357PS Lieutenant Sean James McGuiness from 42 Squadron was grievously burned when his Aermacchi AM-3C Bosbok, Serial No. 925 crashed at Potchefstroom on 12 September 1990. He succumbed to his injuries…

22 Sep 1979: 76602804BG Rifleman William Ledgeton Saunders from 3 SAI died from a gunshot wound received as a result of the accidental discharge of a fellow soldiers rifle at Eenhana. He was 18.

22 Sep 1991: 88461033BG 2/Lieutenant Nathaniel Roesch from the Dog Training Centre died while assisting to extinguish a veld fire at the Dog Training Centre at Bourkes Luck. He was 19.

22 Sep 1989: Two members from 85 Combat Flying School were killed when their Atlas MB326M Impala Mk I, Serial No. 582 crashed near Sabie during a routine training flight. The casualties were: 86641594PS Lieutenant W Bre…

22 Sep 1989: Two members from 85 Combat Flying School were killed when their Atlas MB326M Impala Mk I, Serial No. 582 crashed near Sabie during a routine training flight. The casualties were: 86641594PS Lieutenant W Bre…

21 Sep 1978: 70220991PE Sergeant Hendrik Gerhardus van der Merwe from 1 Reconnaissance Regiment attached "D" Squadron Rhodesian Special Air Service was accidentally killed during a Rhodesian Air Force Vampire air strike…

21 Sep 1989: 88742564JD Rifleman Rivers Ammon Sibuyi from the Kruger National Park Commando was killed after being attacked by a lion while on foot patrol in the Northern section of the Kruger National Park. He was 31.

21 Sep 1971: 66211863E Candidate Officer Hendrik Oswald Meyer Odendaal from Flying Training School Langebaanweg was killed when his Atlas MB326M Impala Mk I, Serial No. 504, crashed in the Kouebokke Mountains near Citru…

21 Sep 1966: 55404 Able Seaman Phillipus Johannes Havenga from SAS Simonsberg was killed in a diving training accident in False Bay. He was 20.

21 Sep 1978: 73427494BG Rifleman JC Du Plessis from 11 Commando Regiment was critically wounded in a shooting incident at Etale Base. He later succumbed to his wounds in 1 Military Hospital. He was 21.

21 Sep 1988: 86231719BG Rifleman Douw Cornet from 7 SAI attached to 202 Battalion SWATF was killed when his Buffel Troop Carrier overturned at Mashari. He was 19.

21 Sep 1982: 76905249SP Rifleman Dumba Catumbele from 201 Battalion SWATF was killed in an accidental explosion in an ammunition bunker at Omega. He was 23.

20 Sep 1979: Rifleman S. Shangweni from 101 Battalion SWATF was Killed in Action during a contact with PLAN insurgents in Northern Owamboland. He was 24.

20 Sep 1981: Two members from 4 SAI were Killed in Action in Southern Angola when their Buffel troop carrier with 11 troops on board, detonated an landmine. The troops seated on the one side were all strapped into their…

20 Sep 1981: Two members from 4 SAI were Killed in Action in Southern Angola when their Buffel troop carrier with 11 troops on board, detonated an landmine. The troops seated on the one side were all strapped into their…

20 Sep 1987: 85212520BG Rifleman William George Beukman from 4 SAI, attached to 62 Mechanised Battalion Group was Killed in Action near the Lomba River during Ops Modular when a 155mm G-5 High Explosive shell exploded i…

18 Sep 1981: 74296518BT Corporal Johannes Jacobus van Staden from the Transvaal Scottish Regiment died while in the service of his Country.

18 Sep 1981: 79558441BG Rifleman Petrus Jacobus van Staden from 1 Parachute Battalion was killed in a private motor cycle accident on the Bloemfontein-Winburg Road. He was 18.

18 Sep 1973: 72548431N Rifleman Terence Arthur Langley from 3 SAI died from a gunshot wound accidentally self-inflicted while stationed at Rundu. He was 18.

18 Sep 1988: 84464296BG 2/Lieutenant Petrus Gerhardus Lourens Koen from 61 Mechanised Battalion Group was critically injured on 16 September 1988 when his Ratel overturned while traveling between Ogongo and Okalongo in…

18 Sep 1979: 76334911BG Corporal AP Hanneman from Northern Transvaal Command was killed in a Military Vehicle Accident at Potgietersrus. He was 19.

18 Sep 1970: 68408459N Private Abraham Jacobus Goosen from 1 Air Depot was accidentally killed in a crane accident at Voortrekkerhoogte. He was 17.

I was the lucky lady to be in Emils life at the time of his death. He did everything with such passion but was such a thoughtful, respectful person. From the moment I met him I knew this is the person that will forever…

17 Sep 1984: 78912367SP Corporal C Paulo from 32 Battalion was accidentally smothered and suffocated during a training exercise. He was 28.

17 Sep 1981: 78422318BG Trooper Diederick Arnoldus Steyn from 2 Special Service Battalion was critically injured in a military vehicle accident on 7 September 1981 and succumbed to his injuries on 1 Military Hospital on…

17 Sep 1981: 78547817BG Rifleman Gerhardus Johan Myburgh from 1 SAI died from a gunshot wound accidentally sustained at Omuthiya. He was 19.

17 Sep 1980: 76454842BG Rifleman Adriaan Christoffel Ackerman from 7 SAI was accidentally shot dead by a fellow member at Nkongo Base. He was 20.

17 Sep 1991: 88235353BG Rifleman Louis Johann Swart from the Dog Training Centre died from smoke inhalation while assisting to extinguish a veld fire at Bourkes Luck. He was 19.

17 Sep 1987: 75584912PC Sergeant Rudolf Morris from the South African Cape Corps died from a stab wound received during an altercation with a fellow soldier at the Touwsriver Training Area. He was 29.

17 Sep 1962: P/2933 Warrant Officer Class 1 Johannes Jacobus Squier Heunis from 91 Ammunition Depot Suffered a fatal heart attack while in Pretoria. He was 45.

16 Sep 1999: One of the more unsavoury events in the history of 1 South African Infantry occurred when Lieutenant Sibusiso Madubela from 1 SAI went on a murder rampage and started indiscriminately shooting serving membe…

16 Sep 1999: One of the more unsavoury events in the history of 1 South African Infantry occurred when Lieutenant Sibusiso Madubela from 1 SAI went on a murder rampage and started indiscriminately shooting serving membe…

16 Sep 1999: One of the more unsavoury events in the history of 1 South African Infantry occurred when Lieutenant Sibusiso Madubela from 1 SAI went on a murder rampage and started indiscriminately shooting serving membe…

16 Sep 1999: One of the more unsavoury events in the history of 1 South African Infantry occurred when Lieutenant Sibusiso Madubela from 1 SAI went on a murder rampage and started indiscriminately shooting serving membe…

16 Sep 1999: One of the more unsavoury events in the history of 1 South African Infantry occurred when Lieutenant Sibusiso Madubela from 1 SAI went on a murder rampage and started indiscriminately shooting serving membe…

16 Sep 1999: One of the more unsavoury events in the history of 1 South African Infantry occurred when Lieutenant Sibusiso Madubela from 1 SAI went on a murder rampage and started indiscriminately shooting serving membe…

16 Sep 1999: One of the more unsavoury events in the history of 1 South African Infantry occurred when Lieutenant Sibusiso Madubela from 1 SAI went on a murder rampage and started indiscriminately shooting serving membe…