MEDIA RELEASE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE CORPORATE COMMUNICATION: SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL DEFENCE FORCE PARTICIPATION IN THE NATIONAL CIVIC REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE AND PARADE; 12 NOVEMBER 2006

Date of Release: Friday, 10 November 2006
Embargo: None

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) will participate in the 86th annual National Civic Remembrance Day Service and Parade at the Cenotaph in Harrison Street, Johannesburg on Sunday, 12 November 2006 at 15h00.

The City of Johannesburg hosts the National Civic Remembrance Day Service annually whereby it pays tribute to the South Africans who lost their lives in honour of their country. This year approximately four hundred members of the SANDF will participate in the event.

The colorful marching order will be executed by SANDF regular and reserve forces elements, SAPS, JHB Metro Detachments, JHB Emergency Services Detachments, Ex- Service organizations including Gunners Association, Ex MK, APLA, AZANLA, SA Infantry Association, Royal naval Association and SA Air Force Association, element of the Youth Volunteer Organisations viz. SA Red Cross, Noodhulpliga, Boys Scouts, Girl Guides, School children and Fire Engines with lights covered with black cloths to mark this day.

Issued by: SA Department of Defence
SA National Defence Force Headquarters
(Defence Corporate Communication)
Private bag x 161
Pretoria
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Enquiries: Brigadier General Kwena Mangope
Telephone: (012) 355-6302 or 072 538 6888