The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) invites the community of Potchefstroom and surrounding areas to celebrate Armed Forces Day on Saturday, 21 February 2015. The Commander in Chief and President of the Republic of South Africa, His Excellency President Jacob Zuma, will be the main functionary at the event. The majestic celebrations will include a mass flypast by the SA Air Force, medal presentation, street parade and career exhibition. The event is aimed at honouring the men and women in uniform who selfishly serve the nation, and the North West Community to witness our men and women parade in the streets of Potchefstroom.
The main military parade will start at 10:00 from Tlokwe Municipality buildings between Nelson Mandela Road and Wolmarans Street. Once the parade is completed, a convoy of the armoured mechanised column consisting of a wide range of specialised military vehicles and equipment, such as Olifant combat tanks, Rooikat armoured vehicles, G6 self propelled guns, Ratel infantry combat vehicles and many other specialist vehicles, will move through the town’s routes to the thank the community of Potchefstroom and surrounding community areas of Ikageng, Promosa and Mohadin for their continued support.
You are cordially invited to send a journalist and or photographer to cover the events of the Armed Forces Day in Potchefstroom. RSVPs must be sent on or before Wednesday 18 February 2015 no later than 16:00. For more information on media accreditation process and transport arrangements contact Lieutenant Commander Tieho Mabina or Captain Romeo Mabote.
Enquiries:
Brigadier General Xolani Mabanga
Cell: 083 410 165
RSVP:
Lieutenant Commander Tieho Mabina, Media Liaison Officer
Cell: 083 410 3583
Tel: 012 355 6388
Captain Romeo Mabote, Media Liaison Officer
Tel: 012 355 6388
Cell: 072 187 0803
