Article by: Lieutenant Colonel Mafi Mgobozi, South African Army Corporate Communication
Photos by: Staff Sergeant Chené Kruger, South African Army Corporate Communication

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.

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

During the service, Chaplain (Rev) A. Stanton said that it was time for the warrant officers to stand up for what is right. "You must not turn a blind eye, while you see that something is going wrong", said Chaplain Stanton.

SA Army Soldiers

The main message of the service was: "So, you as a leader should stand up for what is right in God's eyes."

During the service, the South African Army Artillery Formation choir from Potchefstroom and the National Ceremonial Guard Band gave a stunning performance.