The official SAMVO obituary for Veteran LtCol (Ret) Godfrey Giles MMM JCD, is published on behalf of International Chairman SAMVO, Veteran Tony Macquet MMM. Lest we forget …

Veteran Wally Coombe, representing SAMVOZA Durban Club, presented a wheelchair donation to long-time organiser Gert Smal. The wheelchair will be given to a deserving Veteran in need - offering not just mobility, but dignity and independence. The gesture was met with heartfelt appreciation, as smiles mixed with tears in a truly emotional moment.

Passionate SAMVOZA Durban Member, Wally Coombe, single handedly established the OU MANNE WhatsApp chat group on 18 March 2025 and it has grown to 45 members. While this chat group is established as an open military and Police veteran chat group ( skilfully names OU MANNE ...,) we all seen to fit the profile in more ways than one.

POSSIBLE 75 YEAR AND OLDER MONTHLY GRANT SURVEY

A personal expression by Veteran John Del Monte It has become a cliché. Like International Woman’s Day, Mother’s Day and Christmas. They all had original deep meaning, but overtime lost this to a need for celebration on dedicated days. Perhaps, Remembrance Day is less commercialized than the other events, although one can now buy Remembrance trinkets on Temu. Over time Remembrance as a value has shifted in its importance in our community. Who has the time in our ever-accelera

The SAMVOZA Mutual Help project is a dedicated initiative by the South African Military Veterans Organisation (SAMVOZA) to foster a spirit of camaraderie and support among veterans residing in Africa. This project aims to connect members who may be facing challenges—whether related to health, employment, or personal circumstances—with fellow veterans willing to offer assistance, guidance, or simply a listening ear.

SAMVOZA Veteran Mark Holder recounted his experiences from 1979 OVAMBOLAND Roadside vegetation in Northern Namibia (image :...

SAMVOZA Veteran Mark Holder recounted his experiences from 1979 OVAMBOLAND BEGINS I think it is important to say that the SANDF was NOT a...

There were two South Africans that we know of, who served and were both killed during the Vietnam War.