SA Army Media Release, South African National Defence Force Participation in the National Civic Remembrance Day Service and Parade, Freedom of Entry, Johannesburg City, 9 November 2008
 

The City of Johannesburg granted the freedom of entry to 21 South African Infantry Battalion (21 SAI Bn) and several Reserve units. Once a year, these units exercise their right to the freedom of the city by marching through the city.

The event took place on Saturday, 8 November 2008 at the Orlando East Community Centre in Mooki Street, Orlando East. The main functionaries were the Madam Speaker of the Johannesburg City Council, Councillor Nkele Ntingane, while Major General Themba Nkabinde, the General Officer Commanding of the SA Army Infantry Formation represented the SA Army.

This colourful military ceremony included a march past with colour parties of the unit and regiments which have been accorded the status of the Freedom of the City of Johannesburg.

The Madam Speaker inspected and addressed the parade. The marching columns exercised their right to the freedom of the city by marching through Orlando East.

Compiled by: Major Merle Meyer
Communication Officer, SA Army Infantry Formation