Mpumalanga Welcomes the Chief of the South African Army, 9 June 2010

Chief of the Army, Lieutenant General S.Z. Shoke

The Chief of the South African Army, Lieutenant General Solly Shoke is currently visiting South African Army units. On 9 June 2010, he visited 4 South African Infantry Battalion and Army Support Base Mpumalanga.

The main aim of these visits is to brief the soldiers on developments in the South African National Defence Force and to listen to soldiers’ problems and concerns.
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3 South African Infantry Battalion Passing-Out Parade, 13 May 2010, Kimberley

Recruit N.T. Mathe

Spectators screamed and shouted “Ingane Zethu”, which means “our children”, when Lieutenant Colonel Zweni, the Acting Officer Commanding of 3 South African Infantry Battalion, led his recruits onto the parade ground. They went wild when the Kroonstad Band marched onto the parade. This happened on 13 May 2010 at 3 South African Infantry Battalion during Military Skills Development System (MSDS) Passing-Out Parade, at which 937 recruits graduated. The main functionary was Lieutenant General Solly Shoke, the Chief of the Army.
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Chief of the Army's Visit to the South African Army Combat Training Centre, 11 May 2010

Two Imbongis

The spirit of the members of the South African Army Combat Training Centre was high while they were waiting for the Chief of the Army, Lieutenant General S.Z.Shoke, address them at the SA Army Combat Training Centre on 11 May 2010. One of the troops said that it would be the first time that he saw the Chief of the Army.
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Warrant Officer of the South African Army Dedication Service, 7 May 2010
Stand Up for What is Right

FLTR: Assistant Defence Attaché Netherlands, Warrant Officer 2 J.A.J. van Eck, Chaplain (Rev) A. Stanton and Warrant Officer of the SA Army, Senior Chief Warrant Officer V. Kgaladi

The South African Army held the Warrant Officer of the South African Army Dedication Service on Friday, 7 May 2010 at the Thaba Tshwane Town Hall.

The service was attended by the Warrant Officer of the South African Army, Senior Chief Warrant Officer V. Kgaladi, Warrant Officer 2 J.A.J. van Eck, the Assistant Defence Attaché from the Netherlands and warrant officers from the different Services.
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Annual National Gunners Memorial, 18 April 2010

Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans, Mr Nyami Booi - Laying a wreath

On Sunday 18 April 2010, the South African Gunners from the South African Artillery and the South African Air Defence Artillery once again came together to remember their fallen comrades who had paid the ultimate price in various different operations and wars.
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Back to Basics ...... Boots and Overalls!!!!

Triplets from Foxtrot Company fltr Recruit D. van Zyl (Platoon 3), Recruit T. van Zyl (Platoon 2) and Recruit H.van Zyl (Platoon 1)

The South African Army is offering young South African citizens between the ages of 18 and 22 (the maximum entry requirement for graduates is 26 years) an opportunity to serve in uniform over a two year period through the Military Skills Development System.

During the January 2010 South African Army intake, 2 804 newly selected Military Skills Development System members reported for Basic Military Training at the various South African Army training centres of excellence. 860 Members reported at 3 South African Army Infantry Battalion.
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Chief of the South African Army's Annual Media Breakfast, 25 March 2010, South African Army Engineer Formation, Lyttelton

One of the toddlers

The Chief of the South African Army, Lieutenant General Solly Shoke, hosted the annual media briefing and breakfast at the Bailey Club, South African Army Engineer Formation, Lyttelton on 25 March 2010.
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The Chief of the South African Army Reaches out to our Children, 25 March 2010, Kiddy College

One of the toddlers

The South African Army is committed to serve this country and all the people who live in it. Although its primary task is landward defence, it has a responsibility to both external and internal communities. Kiddy College forms part of the South African Army’s internal communities.

The South African Army subscribes to the statement by Malcolm X that, “Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today” and reaches out and invests in our children.
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The Chief of the Chilean Army's Goodwill Visit to the South African Army, 14 to 20 February 2010.

Chief of the Chilean Army, General Oscar Ferrer, and Chief of the South African Army, Lieutenant General Solly Shoke

General Oscar Izurieta Ferrer, the Chief of the Chilean Army, and his delegation paid a goodwill visit to Lieutenant General Solly Shoke over the period 14 to 20 February 2010. The visit was aimed at enhancing existing relations with the Chilean Army.
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South African Army Key Measurable Objectives, Programmes and Achievements

Department of Defence Annual Report - Financial Year 2008 - 2009, Chapter 4, Programme 2: Landward Defence >>read more

Programme 2: Landward Defence with the purpose of providing, preparation and support landward defence capabilities for the defence and protection of South Africa.

Measurable Objectives

Defend and protect South Africa and its territory by:
►providing three infantry battalions a year for external deployment, three companies for internal deployment, one air landed battalion, two multi-role battalions in reserve, and four battalions involved in exercises;
►exercising one tank regiment and one armoured car regiment a year;
► preparing one composite artillery regiment and one light artillery battery, and having one light artillery battery in reserve a year.
► exercising one air defence artillery regiment and one light air 
defence artillery battery in reserve a year; and
► providing three engineer squadrons for external deployment, one
composite engineer squadron for internal deployment, and
exercising one light (parachute) engineer squadron a year.

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