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Sold Vol 27 No 10 SA Soldier CONTENTS SA Soldier SOUTH AFRICAN SOLDIER The official monthly magazine of the SA Department of Defence www.dod.mil.za EDITORIAL COMMITTEE Mr S. Dlamini (Chairperson) Brig Gen M.P.M. Mgobozi Capt (SAN) J.D.J. Theunissen Col M.J. Mogweng Col M.D. Kgwete 14 6 32 Col P.S. Lengoasa 22 Col M.E. Pheko 4 From the Editor’s Desk 19 Clinical Psychologist brief 30 Regional Works Unit Limpopo Col (Past) M. Pillay deployed troops on emotional builds a home for an elderly Col E.C. Herandien ADJUSTING HIS AIM: Adjusting his aim using a special aiming tool 6 SANDF withdraws its soldiers ventilation lady Cdr T.J. Mabina mounted on the R4 rifle rare aperture site.(Photo by Nkosinathi Nkosi) from Operation NOTLELA 20 Maj E.M. Machete Rejuvenation and restoration of 32 Alternative energy power Mr L.R.M. Netshirembe 8 DFSC commends SANDF resilience to the 2 SAI BN sources deployed at 1 Military (Acting Editor) members and auxiliary personnel members deployed in the DRC hospital Mr W. van der Westhuizen deployed to Op NOTLELA (Layout) 22 SA Army takes-up Cuban 34 Focus on Covid-19 Facilities 9 Military Ombud concludes automated shooting system Team 40 Nurses training in all SAMHS investigation into the official institutions in Intensive Care conduct of the members of the 24 Memoirs of a soldier who lives 36 Military Ombud addresses Management of Covid-19 SANDF to uplift delegates during the 12th critical patients ICOAF 10 JCSD learners lead combat 26 Best international student – 3rd 42 Male Breast Cancer groups into battle ground degree course in Operational 37 CAS Log, Maj Gen Jacobs Staff during Exercise UKUTHULA Art and Strategy (Masters visit to AFB Langebaanweg 46 Resting in the God of Grace Grading) 2019/2020: Republic 12 SAAF members commended on of Cuba 38 Defence Reserves Division and a job well done C SANDF Project Koba-Tlala visit Facebook 28 How R Adm (JG) Dlamini led the Provinces 14 SAAF contributes to Exercise way SA Soldier is now available on Facebook UKUTHULA https://www.facebook. com/sandfcorpevents/ 16 France24 News Television Network visits the FIB HQ STREET ADDRESS SA SOLDIER is published monthly - 12 issues per year. The views CONTRIBUTIONS: Defence Headquarters FRONT COVER: Surveillance 18 MONUSCO hands over the Kuka and opinions expressed by the authors of articles are their own Although all possible care is taken with cor Nossob & Boeing St Operator from 1 Tactical Bridge to the Mayor of Beni articles, the editorial staff cannot accept any Erasmuskloof and do not necessarily represent those of the Department of Intelligence Regiment -Sct responsibility for lost articles and PRETORIA Defence (DOD). Acceptance and publication of advertorial and Shade Thomas, a Surveillance photographs. advertising matter in SA SOLDIER do not constitute DOD Operator from 1 Tactical POSTAL ADDRESS Intelligence Regiment deployed EDITORIAL STAFF SA Soldier endorsement or warranty in respect of goods or services therein in Ex UKUTHULA to conduct Interns: Private Bag X158 described. The DOD does not assume any liability in respect of any battlefield surveillance in order to Acting Editor: Mr Lufuno Netshirembe PRETORIA, 0001 claims made in advertisements. provide real time information Photo Editor: S Sgt Lebogang Tlhaole TELEPHONE regarding destabilizes activities. Page 10(Photos by Cpl Jonathan Editorial Staff: S Sgt Itumeleng Makhubela Text Editor: Mr Deon Smit COPYRIGHT: No article or picture in this magazine may be Tel: (012) 355 6341 Mogano) Sgt Nkosinathi Nkosi Distribution: Mr Jim Tshabalala Fax: (012) 355 6399 reproduced without the written consent of the Editor. Cpl Jonathan Mogano Tel: (012) 355 6341 email: AB Samuel Ramonyai Layout & Mr Werner van der [email protected] For the latest news on defence matters in South Africa, L Cpl Paul Mpangala Design: Westhuizen website: www.dod.mil.za visit our website at: www.dod.mil.za 2 2020 Vol27 No10 SASOLDIER SASOLDIER Vol27 No10 2020 3 SA Soldier MESSAGE FACT FILE SA Soldier from the editor’s desk outh Africa is referred to as the “Rainbow Nation” determination. A nationalist thinks that every ethnic with a flag which reflects what all South Africans group is its own unique nation. In other words, in Sfrom our tumultuous past and diversity stand for. nationalism the nation is just a tool to have freedom for an Hoisted for the first time on 27 April 1994, the six colours of ethnic group, while in patriotism the nation (irrespective of the flag encapsulate the rainbow characteristics of South ethnicity) is the highest value. African people’s different backgrounds and demographics. The flag has no official symbol on it, it was a conscience Patriotism Brings People Together decision made not to have any symbol due to the country’s First and foremost, patriotism is a concept which brings diverse cultures and divisive turbulent past. However, the people together. A sense of solidarity and love for our red colour to some is a symbol and an evident country is a sentiment which binds. It is a shared feeling and acknowledgement of the blood that has been shed and lives common goal to do what's best for the nation as a whole and lost in different wars and conflicts that got us to this be supportive throughout this quest. democracy. Other than the patent SANDF uniform the camouflage While like a rainbow the flag is an assembly of colours uniform is affixed with the South African flag. The SANDF under one “thing”, what is important is that the South adopted a distinctive flag based on the South African flag. African flag is a call to action for all South Africans, Having the badge of the department in the fly of a dark regardless of their differences, to unite and be patriotic to green ensign with the South African National flag, is the new democratic South Africa. The South African flag is indicative of the SANDF commitment to the country, to more than a national symbol, it is a cultural icon serve the country and protect its sovereignty and its people. symbolizing a shared culture as one united nation, a way for a country to portray itself to the rest of the world Patriotism Makes for a Stronger Nation The act of patriotism and feeling patriotic makes people So, what is this patriotism that the flag calls every South stronger as a nation. Not only will you be able to relate well African to have? to others in your shared love for this country but the more Patriotism is love of one’s country and all that it stands for. individuals who express their patriotic feelings, the stronger It is loyalty of person to his/her own nation or the leaders our country will be as a whole. Those who are patriotic do of the nation. Being patriotic is to have the passion which what is right for the nation in the way of supporting efforts aims to serve one’s country, either in defending it from to make the country stronger and come together as a invasion, or protecting its rights and maintaining its laws combined group with a common goal. That goal is to do what and institutions in vigour and purity. Patriotism is the we can to keep the nation united and show solidarity for the characteristic of a good citizen, the noblest passion that good and success of South Africa. defines people merely living in a country and true character of a citizen. A Patriotic Spirit resembles courage and resilience A patriotic man/woman is a dedicated and strong citizen. Though patriotism and nationalism are used He/she is full of a special fortitude in showing dedication to interchangeably, there is a slight difference between achieve goals in the best interest of the country. patriotism and nationalism. Nationalism can be associated with the belief that a particular cultural or ethnic group Lufuno Netshirembe constitutes a distinct people deserving of political self- Acting Editor SA Soldier 4 2020 Vol27 No10 SASOLDIER SASOLDIER Vol27 No10 2020 5 SA Soldier OPERATIONNOTLELA OPERATION NOTLELA SA Soldier joint and SANDF withdraws soldiers from Operation interdepartmental planning forums and work NOTLELA streams. Maj Gen Sangweni said the SANDF responded with high morale when they were called upon to provide security and other capabilities. One of the highlight of the Article and photos by S Sgt Itumeleng deployment is the Makhubela successful Wuhan repatriation mission of ince the Commander-in-Chief and South African citizens that President of South Africa, Mr were in China during the Cyril Ramaphosa ordered the S pandemic outbreak. deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to He also expressed his wage a battle against an invisible gratitude to the frontline enemy, the Coronavirus pandemic; workers which included with the easing of lockdown the healthcare workers, regulations moving to Alert Level 1, Officer Commanding, 21 SA Infantry Battalion, Lt Col Charles Setabata standing the South African Police finally the time for the forces to with his soldiers on parade listening to Maj Gen Siphiwe Sangweni’s address. Service and other law withdraw has come. Gen Sangweni said that society had to adopt and identify, isolate, contact tracing, enforcement agencies who were accept a new normal way of life which included test and treat cases, confine by required to provide services at the After declaring a National State of social distancing, sanitize or washing of hands means of quarantine; the outbreak coal face of the pandemic outbreak. Disaster some eight months ago, The General Officer Commanding of the Joint Operational regularly and wearing of face masks. He said of the pandemic could be brought President Cyril Ramaphosa had called Headquarters, Maj Gen Siphiwe Sangweni announcing the withdrawal although the virus had a devastating effect on under control.
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