SAMVOA NZ Boshoed Auckland
Sat, 29 Aug
|Bar Savannah
Boshoed Dag is an annual, global commemoration observed on August 26 to honour the start of the South African Border War in 1966 and pay tribute to fallen service members. Join us by wearing SADF bush hats, berets or badges.
Time & Location
29 Aug 2026, 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Bar Savannah, 1B William Pickering Drive, Rosedale, Auckland 0632, New Zealand
Guests
About the Event
On this day in 1966, was the recognised start of the South African Border War, which lasted 23 years, 6 months, 3 weeks and 2 days.
Please remember the 2,280 members of the SADF who gave their lives in service of their country.
776 of our soldiers were killed in action.
What can we do to commemorate this day?
Wear something SADF related - it can be anything from your boshoed, beret, browns - anything...