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.

RUNDU SAMVOZA Veteran Mark Holder recounted his experiences from 1979 "Back at base [Rundu, on ops deployment] and after a few weeks, we...

SAMVOZA Veteran Mark Holder recounted his experiences from 1979 BEERS AND HIDE AND SEEK ON THE BORDER Our first border stint was in...

SAMVOZA Veteran Mark Holder recounted his experiences from 1979 RUGBY We were given the choice to go to rugby practice or do PT with the...

SAMVOZA Veteran Mark Holder recounted his experiences from 1979 The Red Dunes, Lohatla and nearly taking out Israeli High Command The Red...

RIEMVASMAAK SAMVOZA Veteran Mark Holder recounted his experiences from 1979 Then Now '"Second Phase" started and we needed to...

SAMVOZA Veteran Mark Holder recounted his experiences from 1979 PUTSONDERWATER "I was called up to 8 SAI in Upington in the Winter of...

Veteran Mark Holder (SAMVOZA) reminisces about his experiences at 8SAI during his National Service days. Mark has been sharing his...

Veteran Belinda Van Fleet (SAMVO Director of Communication Operations) interviews Founder of Boshoed Dag - Veteran Phillip Nel

DELVILLE WOOD PARADE - 23 July 2023 SAMVOZA represented at the Annual Delville Wood Parade in the Company's Gardens, Cape Town.

Story of the successful recovery of Gunner Gideon Obbes deep in Angola (Operation Savannah) 40 KM past Novo Redondo on the 24th November 1975 by Eland Crew Commander L/Cpl Giles Parker ELAND CREW Responsible for the recovery of Gideon Obbes. Battle Force Zulu - First Eland - L/Cpl Giles Parker (arms crossed) and Gunner Johan Uys - Second Eland - Chris Botha ( hand on chin) Deep in Angola on the way to Nova Redondo Ops Savannah: Brothers in Arms – the real story In December 20

It is 30 years since the celebrations of the 90th Anniversary since its inception in 1902. In the words of Veteran Trevor ( Porky) Wright...