Jungle Warfare: The South African military prepares for war

Conflict in Africa is prevented from spilling over on to civilians by soldiers like our own Captain Samuel Zulu. He gives a personal account of what it’s like to fight in some of Africa’s combat zones.
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[@johanvandijkh5042]

My son serve in the SANDF and he is proud to wear the uniform. Serve his country. Have hope for the future and to live in peace.

[@Anel3]

@morton christie have you ever served in an army before making your stupid ignorant comment? Because I'm damn confident that you cant even do 67 pushups in 2 minutes let alone do 20km in 14 minutes so stop with your stupid ignorant comments thinking you know what it's like to serve an army

[@Anel3]

@morton christie kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYjQZ3WgeNCHa5Y watch this and part 2 before you make stupid comments

[@wmpriest123]

En aan wie se kant sal hy veg wanneer die ANC ons grond vat en ons dan aanval met die SANDF omdat ons weier en verset? Iemand so trots op sy uniform sal mos dan die SANDF se kant kies. Dit maak hom en jou familie verraaiers. Wanneer die swart gevaar die burger oorlog begin, sal instruksies gegee word dat alle blankes wat 'n uniform dra beskou word as verraaiers tot die volk. Waar swart soldate wat oorgee soos gevangenes behandel sal word. Sal alle blankes in staats uniforms summier as verraaiers tereggestel word onder die versettingskrygswet. En die feit dat jy ons onderdrukkers steun maak jou 'n skande aan die volk, 'n skande aan jou geskiedenis en 'n skande in die oë van die verdrag van bloedrivier tussen die volk en hulle God.

[@noco7243]

Good on him m8. 👍

[@johanvandijkh5042]

@@wmpriest123 Gee my regte naam .

[@useryggfdcc]

Not too bad. I did my SADF service from '83 till '95 and left SA in December 1999. Like the black soldier said, we all bleed red, Remember that!!! Soldiers just follow orders, I really hope the officers make good decisions. Greetings from Canada.

[@MelordJenkins]

You lied

[@wmpriest123]

"just follow orders" that is called the chain of command "We were just following orders" That is called the Nurenburg defense The two are separated by a line thinner than the edge of a bayonet And it is a line that is frequently crossed by the now ANC controlled military since their first deployment in peacekeeping as well as here now with the corona lockdown. Beating the civilians in the streets. Raping women and young underage girls in peacekeeping areas. Plenty of news articles and military tribunals to prove this

[@lungstaonline6963]

@Furious George lmao

[@stephanhugo4185]

@Furious George So much hate

[@1anre]

Did you make it into any unique units during your service time?

[@TamimLB]

Everyone in central Africa gangster till South Africa rolls in

[@sibusisoshingwenyana2511]

Hehehe!!!

[@chusta1555]

100% True........The best force in Africa

[@Logan_TheLegend]

@@chusta1555 only force💀

[@Logan_TheLegend]

Not even a army anymore💀

[@TamimLB]

@@Logan_TheLegend tf u on?

[@FaceD0wn1]

when you’re a South African grunt on patrol and you suddenly hear the trees speaking Boer.

[@linnblack3661]

You’re hilarious

[@VrystaatBoer]

amen

[@stephanhugo4185]

Lol 😆

[@ca9968]

that`s usually at the point when the average SANDF grunt pisses his pants and runs away...

[@Exxperiment626]

The Boers lost, and are now being taken out one farm at the time. Real Africans got their land back. Kiss The Boer 💥

[@tanganedzanimamagau7111]

This is my Unit,the best operational unit in Africa💪🏿

[@wmpriest123]

So with all these deployments how many rapes does that make altogether in these "peacekeeping areas"? Your unit deployed over here during lockdown beating up unarmed civilians like the rest of the army? Nice going, good job

[@privatejoker9828]

Must be feeling like a man holding a rifle until tank shells go off around you and people gets killed.thats when the men and boys gets devided

[@ginger0208]

@@privatejoker9828 you know that they engage with ADF on a daily in DRC right?

[@africantraveller8303]

the best of the best!

[@nerdyali4154]

All I really know about the SANDF is what I was told by a long-serving special forces guy who recently quit. He describes disheveled, unshaven officers doing parade ground inspections and troops being transported by mini-bus taxi companies with connections to the camp commandant. Procurement scandals and corruption involving SANDF officers are widespread. Much of the equipment is useless because of lack of money and maintenance.

[@tyronebeveridge794]

Sounds like the Government has failed our Defense forces, this ANC is no good

[@Ac22768]

Well, corruption came in after the country was “unified.”

[@africantraveller8303]

White South Africans will always try by all means to identify negatives in every situation. We know them, we live with them, they complain. Read all their comments. They are struggling to accept the fact that apartheid is gone, forever!

[@gerryvanheerden1330]

It's hard job without a thank you, these guys make us proud

[@fishdawn1804]

Thanks for the positive comment, unlike some people here who are demonizing their own defence force by posting negative comment. Human beings!

[@velemsenimthiyane1707]

@John P Soldiers will not expropriate land, it will be parliament and courts.

[@velemsenimthiyane1707]

@John P what is this dirty work you talking about, I thought you were talking about expropriation, which will done by following the law. Unless you know what most citizens dont know. Come on John, dont be paranoid unnecessarily Black led government will not use the army to terrorize certain sections of our community just like brutal apartheid did to Blacks. Law and order will be used for expropriation.

[@GrumpyTinashe]

Thank you sir

[@neelsboonzaaier5022]

Gerry van Heerden proud of what exactly????

[@ginger0208]

We really need to invest in night vision systems for all our troops or at least Paratroopers and MRS.

[@therightway1413]

They’ve been eating carrots. They don’t need ‘em 🤣

[@pathfinderexo5788]

Well sir yes paras and the MRS are stoking up NODS but the people who mostly have NODS are pilots

[@ginger0208]

@@pathfinderexo5788 some really nice ones too

[@followersofahlul-bayt9484]

we have no para

[@ginger0208]

@@followersofahlul-bayt9484 clearly someone doesn't know about our military ...look up 1para bn

[@gunkill5053]

I read their combat reports they're very effective, War isn't about equipment or fancy gear it's about getting the job done Honor respect these men and be happy that you're not the one out there with a gun

[@cya6109]

Thing is, the fancy gear could help save lives and be more effective and efficient, but the main problem is the infastructure itself

[@Unruly6ixx]

GUNKILL 505 where have you read those reports

[@adrimaartens3353]

Dont trust those reports. I have SEEN fraudulent reports wrt combat readyness.

[@llewvirtue861]

It is the training the counts and discipline

[@TheCengeh]

One of the best armed forces in Africa. Not saying much actually considering they were once, one of the best fighting unit in the world. That's how far they have dropped.

[@jotube6147]

Coz they are mostly or all blacks now.

[@1anre]

TheCengeh best in the world at upholding apartheid or best at what particularly?

[@jotube6147]

@@1anre best at everything current ones are useless.

[@tiyuchiu5701]

@@1anre Lets start listing. The best police special force, best military force, one of the strongest currency, and much more. And let me ask a question back, whats good about the current government in SA lol?

[@dieafrikaner3932]

Jo z the military had many black people before. The problem is that people are appointed for being “comrades”. These comrades weet fokal. A military of a nation should not have quotas

[@seriouslycoolful]

Interesting to see a professional army shooting from the hip like that

[@jaredkruger9750]

Meadly1999 when you are standing and firing an LMG you would hold it at your hip, please link me a video of any army firing a LMG on their shoulder while standing.

[@hatemeok2005]

@@jaredkruger9750 would mounting an LMG whilst standing not count?

[@marivermeulen7512]

They are not professional🤣🤣

[@James-xv8xv]

"professional" The south african military has been a sub-par amateur organization since '91

[@nonameinsouthafrica3315]

@@James-xv8xv you wish, you should try them

[@LH-to8bi]

Why is this called "prepares for war", dammit it's just training, scared me half to death.

[@Andrewza1]

train how you fight fight how you train

[@sabelomogari9216]

Preparing for Covid-19

[@paperexplain9342]

Yeah, i thought they're preparing to invade the african continent to unified african under one banner which is something i would like to see but unified politicaly with support from the people and not from war

[@lungstaonline6963]

@@sabelomogari9216 lol

[@johnkwenamakgamatha5502]

lol 😂

[@nonsikelelomagubane9552]

To think this is what he go through whenever he is on deployment while our daughter asks when daddy is coming back i miss him after that i knew she will drop her perfomance at school always talk to his pictures make me emotional

[@nikkid4890]

I wish him safety, always. May God protect him and your family

[@bigsoap186]

nonsikelelo magubane I cant imagine what it is like for you, so sorry. Pray that he makes it home safe soon.

[@AG-fg1uk]

💞💞

[@Unruly6ixx]

They aren’t bad I was an infantry us marine I don’t see anything that bad like everyone is saying there doing great for what they have and the Recce are still considered one of the best they have a sniper in the records for a shot in the DRC. They need more funding tho

[@TomAZ1984]

Your spelling and punctuation tells us everything we need to know.

[@Unruly6ixx]

John Doe Oh and what’s that Professor?

[@bryceanhk1428]

Island Boy most of the haters are mad they’re not white and nothing else

[@Unruly6ixx]

Bryce Anhk yeah I know that but 15% of the military is white that’s the second most so it not being white is stupid yeah white was probably 80% back then when they were forced to join if they think it’s ass now I don’t know why they don’t join and fix what they think needs fixing

[@ajcastellon5903]

@@bryceanhk1428 yeah but most white girls suck on something not white and nothing else? So whats the point 😂

[@pennyfourie1133]

Lord help South Africa if ww3 actually does break out and they have to fight

[@solrhopalocera5704]

our economy is struggling and you want us to spend more on guns for a war south africa isnt gonna be fighting instead of on education and new infrastructure projects? besides our military has performed well a lot recently. in one of the recent victories, 200 SA troops managed to inflict 3000 casualties on attacking rebel forces in another country. they were defending one side of the city. the SA troops managed to defend their portion of the city they were defending but the local government forces were unable to hold the parts of the city they were defending. thus the city was lost even after the SANDF inflicted so many casualties on rebel forces with only a dozen or so casualties on their side.

[@p1ngp0ngdelight91]

Actually... help us now...

[@tyronebeveridge794]

PENNY you most certainly won't be helping us fight so leave the war for people that actually fight it not sit on there PC and comment about things you have no clue what you talking about, unless you a commander in the defense force

[@charlesbates6178]

The South African Army under the ANC is a parody.

[@abdallahyunus7538]

We love them anyway, at least they are SA army not Boer Army.

[@solomonokoli212]

lmao

[@omarclarke55]

The bowers surrenderd LOL

[@georgepow5885]

@@omarclarke55 hey please show respect to the Boer people. They are South African and we love them.

[@mohammadshabih5293]

The reason being, south africa is not at war with anyone. Apartheid was, with Namibia, Congo, Cuba, Angola, Zimbabwe, ANC, PAC. That's why apartheid had a really good military. SA right now doesn't need an army; it's borders are completely secure and maintains peace between neighbouring states. SA military is only used for peace keeping UN missions, which is why its so small and weak right now.

[@mokomepeter3992]

Our Defence Force should get the night vision equipment...

[@afronexion]

Our country has all the equipment it needs. Its just that some of them or many of them are not shown in these documentaries.

[@purg3]

@@afronexion Yeah sure, we have the equipment. Shame that most of it is in such disrepair that it is useless. War planes yes we have many! How many fly? Ehhhhhh 2? Ships yes! They float, mostly. Give an amateur the most advanced weapons on the planet, he's still an amateur.

[@dawoodwilliams3652]

@@purg3 are you stupid? Genuine question.

[@williambeanstein8581]

Yeah, that would make them much better at their job if look more pretty NEH lol

[@danielkoumoutsaris9656]

joe8075 they weren’t their to fight the gangs. They were there to maintain peace while the police did their thing

[@tvrtvr6984]

Went from one best militaries in the world with great innovations into this glorified militia. Shows you what happens when the ANC appoints their friends and family to positions they're not qualified for.

[@DarthVantos]

Gloried militia? No militila can go into foriegn lands and fight warlords in jungle terrain. These soldier are trained from the beginning to fight in this hard climate that is Congo rainforest. Vietnamese killed tens of thousands of Americans in this same climate. Many countries just like Congo struggle with Armed groups that operate under the cover of the jungle. I never would have thought South Africa was conducting operations like this considering the high risk. These men are beyond brave.

[@SgaIqhawe]

Glorified militia? Would live to meet you

[@freeridefried]

Just seeing how these guys operate needs no commenting.

[@Far_Reach]

They used to have the mantra "Cairo in 30 days". Now they probably couldn't make it to Dar Es Salaam in 30 days.

[@delaos80]

@Themistocles,to Cairo in 30 days on foot from the South-African border?Was every member of the SADF able to do that?

[@kharrismaulana3968]

3:56 I'm so deep with this gun because 7.62mm Belt Fed is kind of my favorite one. Vektor SS-77 a.k.a NATO-ified PKM. This one also used in Military Service in Southeast Asia like Royal Malaysian Navy and Royal Malaysian Coast Guard.

[@genesishaisley7019]

A risk money was took from a friend who invented in AUTOMATE Company. In 1 hour ago...

[@lesedilight_]

Thank you for serving our nation 🙏more Grace and wisdom to overcome whatever obstacle in JESUS Name 🙌

[@lyndenhall6754]

Jesus is meaningless in the army...save your words for the next sermon

[@hallodanel1456]

Great , I love this, I am very proud of you,It takes me back to my military service,we need compulsory military service in our country again.Its the only way to make everybody work together and stand together, believe me these men and woman know what I am talking about.

[@sibusisoshingwenyana2511]

True I'm 17 and kids r full of themselves these days

[@Josh-qx8sq]

I agree, but the country cannot afford it

[@africantraveller8303]

The country can afford, South Africa is rich. We don't print money.

[@wrndlabs]

I hope they realise the enemy don't use paintball guns - real bullets go through bushes so standing upright behind one does not protect you, good luck.

[@aidvizi3966]

Hahhahaha

[@rjakez4335]

🤣🤣

[@danielhewlett2395]

Oh yeah, the SOLDIERS in the ARMY, need to be reminded that they are going to face real combat.

[@bangochupchup]

@tyron smith Africans butcher more of their own than anyone else, regardless of location.

[@LethalOperator]

The concept of Cover and Concealment is taught in all militaries. Cover is considered bulletproof (your safe from oncoming fire), concealment obscures the oppositions view of you, but leaves you vulnerable to oncoming fire. Concealment is always better than being out in the open.

[@KingTiger10588]

4:11 Commando! Commando!

[@thulilemagxala1800]

🤣

[@paleoph6168]

Who killed Captain Alex Commando! Commando! *throws grenade *tiger mafia dies

[@SuperEHEC]

TIGER FORCES ARE ATTAKING!!!

[@PzGren_1907]

Best Action Movie!!!! His killing us MAN 😂 TIGER MAFIA!!!!

[@II_II_II]

*DROP DA BOMB MAN!!!!*

[@davidguy6343]

For those of you criticising how poorly equipped and trained these soldiers are, remember they will most likely be fighting against poorly trained African militias. In comparison to that these guys are super soldiers

[@liampetersen7548]

Hahahahahaha 😂😂😂😂 Pre 1994 South African army was the best. these guys hahahahaha 😂😂😂😂

[@MrClassic-Vids]

@@liampetersen7548 will never hear the end of it lmao 🤣😂 come with solutions if none shut your negative mind and tell the government to fund the training and equipment.

[@AG-fg1uk]

@@MrClassic-Vids They are so negative, I've never heard not one of them come up with solutions. They just spend their days reminiscing about the good ol' days when the apartheid militia was opening fire on black school children and defenseless women

[@lyndenhall6754]

why should they fight africans??? they should fight all colonialist countries

[@justincase4892]

I don't know if being called the best soldiers in Africa really means anything.

[@karlkat9042]

Ja. Waars al die wit mense?

[@gunkill5053]

It's clear you don't know anything

[@cya6109]

In my opinion it doesnt, because war isnt the awnser to bad infastructure

[@ajcastellon5903]

If this is the south African military where are the white folks ...oh boy here we go again..

[@noose04]

Nigerian army *cough *cough

[@rodneydockrill604]

South Africa soldiers very professional and tough troops.

[@mattyallen3396]

They WERE!!

[@blackinton2526]

@@mattyallen3396 Yea not your nazi apartheid soldiers though

[@karimfazil4145]

They must start developing technology into the battle ground

[@pathfinderexo5788]

South africa has the best equipment in the entire world next to Canada so yes we do have good equipment

[@ginger0208]

You say that like we not using drones and sensor equipment?

[@dedeferreira98]

Every nations needs a strong military to defend themselves. Best of luck to SA

[@jokesterforlife4132]

O trust me with the military we have now we fucked 😂

[@TheMedicalDemon]

but the SANDF was ranked 32nd in the world last year.

[@abrammbokazi9548]

@@jokesterforlife4132 why you guys always negative with our even thou they are doing well I think now some of you must get citizenship in your country that you love

[@michaelsparks1265]

I was at an airshow at waterkloof, they did a mock battle scene. Half the soldiers couldnt run 100 metres without stopping to rest

[@Kusanagi7618]

You haave no idea how much I would like to drill sargeant them into fitness

[@solrhopalocera5704]

they mustve sent the reservists to the airshow

[@KIKI-kj8hm]

All show and no substance. During a conflict in the Congo (DRC) when the base was under attack the commander of the South African unit ran away and hid in a camp toilet!

[@Unruly6ixx]

KIKI Evidence please to back your claims

[@ompimagau8572]

you talk like you were at the base lol

[@comitatus5337]

Who told you this cr.p?

[@jaredkruger9750]

Actually their bases have been attacked and theyve killed lots of rebels.

[@KIKI-kj8hm]

@@comitatus5337 Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, South African Minister of Defence - "Military vehicles and tanks should be painted red or blue. Last year alone, we lost over 74 vehicles and tanks after they were painted camouflage. Camouflage blends in, making it difficult for us to find these vehicles when we accidentally misplace them". 😂😂😂🤣........ I guess this is cr.p too?

[@nihilisticemoidiot5813]

One thing I'd like to point out is the amazing photography and cinematic like shots in this mine documentary... That intro was absolutely amazing.

[@JMGEntertainmentify]

@Eyewitness News Please upload more content like this. Very Enjoyable!

[@mahlabathabang9420]

I am very proud of this guys. God bless😭😭❤

[@rhonacunningham4942]

Thank you for what you are doing. Stay safe 🙏🏻

[@lyndenhall6754]

you are a woman l suppose....stay safe??? kkkkk

[@holden_free1347]

SA Army, best camo.

[@armandpotgieter9911]

So good you don't see us on the front lines XD

[@theeslickcrewsa3470]

@Jose Ruiz argh, why did you even bother to reply

[@samstone446]

I did my army in the old days, in the silly browns, like the Israelis. In 2007 I got nostalgic and contacted the army PR people to find about attending a SANDF execise and was soo happy when they said as a vet I am welcome to attend an exercise at Lohathla as a spectator. Well, what a great day. I love the new camo. When we arrived at one hill I skrikked when I realised the bushes on the crest were actually troops! Thanks SANDF. Soldiers will be soldiers!

[@muzijuniourhlela91muzivusi84]

If the were weak I don't think that the American would come and share exercise accord...the way I see it it's only the weakest mind that sees weakness in our brothers and sisters that serve in the SANDF

[@ginger0208]

We beat them twice in simulated bush battles, it's our speciality

[@zay3274]

Well said black white or brown still work together 🔥❤️

[@jaymurphy6842]

EKSE KABELO😂😂

[@vovobani7754]

0:32 i don't know why i love this part in this video so much.

[@ErnieVox]

Just needs more funding

[@crazywolfh1904]

No they dont just last year 15% of the SA armys weapons were stolen they dont need funding

[@jaredkruger9750]

Yes they do need more funding so we can maintain a larger force as well as more troops on our boarders

[@Mr-Ad-196]

@@crazywolfh1904 sir our army weapon has been stolen should we sent it a new weapon shipment with extra guard this time? Sir what do you mean our soldier should fight bare handed?

[@cya6109]

Yeah the problem is all the money thats actually ment to be spend on vital things for the South African infastructure is In ANC member's pockets

[@wmpriest123]

*less funding why fund an organization which is actively supplying arms illegally to the criminal element and participating in the murder of rural families? why fund an army which as I type this comment is atm busy beating civilians in the street who's only crime is trying to buy food at shops when the president said on TV that it's allowed during the lockdown? It's like saying drug dealers need funding

[@bonzai_sumisu]

These guys don't get paid enough

[@mthobisilucky2186]

Our government aren't fair at all@ Joshua they deserve more

[@ComfortsSpecter]

Not The Best Equipped But Genuinely Tact, Caring and Confident Incredible Freedom Amazing Examples Good Work Great Men

[@innocentmsibi3495]

Thank you for your service guys we appreciate your effort

[@gladwinmaphuti7703]

You cannot fire your riffle while standing upright. Go prone

[@Unruly6ixx]

Gladwin Maphuti you can and your trained to fire from standing kneeling and prone while prone is the most stable tho

[@wattlebough]

These men look sharp. Much love from Australia and God speed.

[@MassiveAbraxas]

Absolute badasses

[@tshwareloman7308]

Our country needs leaders with vision, thes guys are doing their best but they lack support from the government. ohh yeah less money is distributed to our army. Our country has more than enough malls orientated on one area whereas we dnt have a car from SA

[@johnbondza]

If these guys had decent equipment, they'd be world class. Well done SANDF. Anyone who challenged SA Would be in SH!T. BUT The video shows:- 80 year old rifles the Belgian FN (called the R1 in SA) 56 year old hard skinned fighting vehicles, older than any other army. Sold to the SANDF by Gupta's Denel 120 year old tents designed by the British for use in India in 1900. Little protective gear and clothing. The rebels are buying far more modern equipment. Don't our troops deserve more than this. Viva Zuma, Viva Guptas, Viva strate capture. We will just put our soldiers at extreme risk and even rob our army. The soldiers lives aren't worth much. Come on South Africa. We all deserve much more but our soldiers lived depent on it

[@CritikillACClaimed]

Dude they guys are not world class. Sure, they're more trained than rebels but these troops will stand no chance against any European force's battle tactics. These guys are standing up in the bushes shooting via hip "suppressing" the enemy... Against any trained force they'd be picked off like ripe oranges...

[@johnbondza]

@@CritikillACClaimed Dude??? - You sound very experienced in warfare? Where did you serve. What medals were you awarded? Don't assume another commentator doesn't know about warfare. This cometator maybe fought two SA wars - at the sharp point - as a radio operator. He was decorated a couple of times... OUCH! I also spent half a dozen years after my service volunteering to assist ex-soldier with depression, attempted suicide and PTS. I got to know the Angolan war from many perspectives. I know war very well and I know soldiers. This is a promotional video, designed to to appeal to non military South Africans. Its a movie so the devil of poor soldiering is in the detail. They pass this test. Are they disciplined, do they use their weapons correctly, are they neat and tidy (in the few shot on them in West Africa). Do their officers have complete control. etc etc. These are great South African soldiers, worthy of our admiration. Anyone who challenges the state is going to get a huge wake-up call.

[@johnbondza]

It appears another wannabe army expert has replied to this post but his reply has been deleted (possibly by KZbin)... That is sad because we need to see this stupidity. We need to challenge it. A GREAT soldier is not based on his skin colour. It isnt from being descended from fighters in the Anglo Boer War. It is about leadership, discipline, valour and training. If you can spot a shortcomming in one of these then please comment. Otherwise dont make a fool of yourself Also, if you challenge my comments, please explain how you got your military expertise. The old SADF didn't give many medals and not for loading stores or guarding Voortrekker Monument. More radio operators were killed in the various (stupid) conflicts than any other group because the freedom fighters understood that our communications were vital. They targeted us. I was a conscript (forced to be a soldier), I didn't want to be there. I got severe depression as a result and I found there was no psychological support. When I found many other soldiers were also suffering, I volunteered to try to help them part time. Many ex-soldiers including me were very troubled by our experiences in this extremely sad and pointless piece of our history. That is why suicide, depression and PSD is such a problem among many white South African males 55 and older.

[@masonexeter2247]

@John Bond Thank You. I Appreciate when those from the old guard are open minded enough to support the new Army instead of being blinded by hateful and dated ideologies.God Bless.

[@johnbondza]

@@SpartanMFP So 200 SNDF guys left for Mocambique 3 weeks ago. Why South African troops, why do we have 500 troops in Mocambique? Because they are the best in Africa. They are better than the French, the Blue Berrets and the AU Peace keepers. They do the job quickly without killing thousands of people, many of them civilians. The UN pays for them, not you the tax payer. They are invited. The SADF were never invited to defend another nation. All 500 of our men will come home, none dead, none wounded. They will probably be home for Xmas... Compare this with the Nationalist governments army. The SADF lost twice in Angola, they lost in South West. They lost in Soweto in 1974-76 against unarmed children!!! They lost again in the 80s. To do this, they killed thousands, many were uninvolved civilians. They also killed hundreds of our boys. After watching this video, I did some reading and found that not only United Nations and the African Union praise them. Also the Red Cross, Doctors without Boarders and many other NGOs. Everyone believes they are the best in Africa. Unlike it's predecessor this is a force to be very proud of (whatever your politics ).

[@tk7775]

Thank you for your services

[@excellentzwane489]

I didn't got a chance to join SANDF i love to be a Soldier and i still wish to be one but i think the age doesn't allow me now im 30 this year 😢😢

[@sandilemkhwanazi9144]

join the british army

[@francismoeketsimahloane4040]

Me too I love to be a sildier

[@jasonjohnminnaar972]

I've already started training for next year when I am finished with school and turns 18

[@joeday397]

Well,if your white they might have allowed you to clean the toilets....probably no less for you

[@jasonjohnminnaar972]

@@joeday397 Now where can I join?. I would really like to join a army.

[@FJhei]

Good looking professional military the South Africa has. More power. Keep up the good work on protecting the freedom and liberty of South Africans.

[@velemsenimthiyane1707]

I have taken time to read comments, while I got angry, I am also glad that such platforms exist so that those whose minds are full of rubbish and vile can vomit it here, and hopefully they feel better afterwards. I am a Native African and and I know that views expressed here are not all White people's views, I know that some people are just paranoid and hateful. Some are nostalgic of apartheid, some are having illusions and delusions. Change is not nice more so if it comes late as it brings some pain, white South Africans would not have lived well in this country if apartheid never stopped at least in ''law''. Africans to a large extent still bear the brunt of vicious apartheid legacy that literally plunged Africans into mass poverty. While some warped minds may dearly be nostalgic of their ''heavenly'' apartheid era where everything was perfect in their eyes, reality is that ''he who wishes to live in the past does not deserve to live in the present''. I personally love this country and its people, as imperfect as it is, I know that it is going through the terrible birth pains but the ''baby'' which is an inclusive, equal opportunity, diverse country that will surely come. It may seem impossible but it will come to pass. Sadly a lot of critics are arm chair, racists, biased critics who care not about our future, but wishes the past.

[@joneszer1]

In the marines our jungle warfare instructors RAVED about these fuckin guys and how good they are at tracking you in a jungle. Pretty crazy stuff.

[@TheMedicalDemon]

oh well that’s nice then :D

[@jackchauke4795]

Thanks I

[@lifepiece9551]

Do they still know how drive the cars afterwards.

[@thomas_teboho]

Thank you for your service sir.

[@brendonmakhado941]

God bless the army

[@siyandavilakazi1036]

Nice Trainning

[@nonstickbrute7941]

Mabena seems to be learning

[@flyhigh6047]

guerilla warfare > jungle warfare

[@Mr-Ad-196]

U.S. nightmare.

[@solrhopalocera5704]

I’m very disappointed to see some comments asking who the military is going to fight when it is clearly said in the video. 2/6th of the video is dedicated to explaining that but some people would rather make their comments before watching the video

[@LoveLife-xy9ir]

Nice 👍👍👍✌🖖🏼

[@aitprojectprofileinc.9867]

Got Em

[@curtis2paccheeves389]

God bless you African soilders

[@ompimagau8572]

Keep them coming I like this

[@Skeletortrailers]

Funny vehicle's are made for camouflage but it has reflector tape on it 😂

[@Yanga....808]

Mabena is here

[@3Brandon141592654Pi]

Thank you for your service, to all members of SANDF especially those deployed to hot zones. This SA citizen is proud and honoured to have you fighting for our safety and way of life.

[@skhalenimzala1899]

Whites don't mind about this kind of job

[@nikkid4890]

@@skhalenimzala1899 Happy to keep fighting side by side against Marxism and Communism. Will literally give up my life for you

[@justryan6480]

Not seeing a lot of racial equality :/ Come on let all colours fight TOGETHER, we will be stronger that way...

[@syimirsafrizal3983]

Having a white guy in dark forest is diadvantages..but a black dude...he will be invisible. Lol

[@justryan6480]

@@syimirsafrizal3983 Could put black paints on the white guy but ok LOL

[@crazywolfh1904]

Hey so the reason you wont see a lot of white people is because the white people wont fight for a country that wants to take there land and wants to kill them just because of there skin color and the SA army is a not even half of what it was back in the old SA

[@justryan6480]

@@crazywolfh1904 Sadly i understand that :/

[@dieafrikaner3932]

CrazyWolfH1 the old army was more multiracial.

[@Far_Reach]

@2:35 how did she make it in? Needs more cardio...

[@espadamt8839]

Using the power of wahmen

[@cosmicparticles9658]

That MG tactic is called not signalling every bastard to fire in your direction.

[@gopolangmokgatle4860]

Love it 😫❤

[@thehealthbodyfitness]

Awesome Love to see more of Africa Warfare an the African Special Operation Force's of Africa do Training an Battle

[@charltonngwenya7901]

Is R4 Better than AK47 ??

[@KingOfYourMouth]

What is their standard assault rifle?

[@warwickrailton619]

R4.

[@yawgakpo9734]

I salute the South African army

[@shuftipplonk6370]

Downhill since my pops used to drive 'ratel' SADF back in the good ol' days when ya knew who your enemy was...

[@SipheDlamini]

When you knew who your "real enemy" was? Dude that's really messed up. Plus, isn't it better to not be in a war than actively killing others? And during peace time military spending drastically falls and that's a good thing.

[@nonameinsouthafrica3315]

Your enemy you mean..

[@sargentzi]

can you guys tell me if that's the Galil assault rifle?

[@thenomad47]

It's an R4, South African produced and modified Galil. Modified to be more resilient and effective in the harsh African bush and jungle environments. So, technically a modified and improved Galil, yes

[@sargentzi]

@@thenomad47 What exactly did you have to improve in it? i guess it's weight the same? is it the recoil?

[@thenomad47]

@@sargentzi If you search "Forgotten weapons South African R4", He'll give you a full rundown of all the improvements and changes better than I could in a KZbin comment

[@j0hnw1ck3d5]

Finally

[@tumzaembeats]

if this is our whole might, we are doomed

[@nostramashego4226]

It is not. Firstly you don't see our vehicles, which are armed with devastating autocannon. Also they don't show mortar teams or even artillery. Not even to talk about the airforce. Thry are showing the most basic capabilities

[@gk6930]

That is true. I don't know why they are not asking veterans of apartheid to help them gain more knowledge

[@victorcoetzee8331]

@@gk6930 because it is racist ,soon they are going to change the white toilet paper to black ,because it is racist,i feel sorry for the guys ,because the army is bankrupt ,the navy is bankrupt,the airforce is bankrupt,the SANDF ,was deployed in the Cape Flats a while back ,but it helped Zero ,crime continued , many mechanised Infantry vehicles are broken down or in a state of disrepair because of shortage of funding ,,i remembered in 2005 ,during the AMIS -African Mission in Sudan ,in Collaboration with the Un ,with armies from Rwanda,Nigeria ,South Africa ,the South African guys was demoralized,monthly per diem and salaries was paid late ,sometimes outstanding for two to 3 months,why do i know ,i was there as part of the Government services ,private contracting .

[@chris5240]

@@victorcoetzee8331 military being deployed into the cape flats wont work. Brazil have tried to do the same and it never helps.

[@Kwamu22]

Respect!

[@silindilemhlongo8208]

When post will caming

[@ashleygordon7457]

I would how meny army is in south Africa tatal?

[@sbusisomolose8139]

Everyone seems to know a lot about the military whilst they’re not even veterans. The veterans don’t even complain about the military. Seems to me it’s the youth that wishes it had a chance to piss on a black man. So sad. I’m so proud of the our DF. Keeping peace in the DRC and CAR. Now we’re going to Mozambique to wipe out the terrorists there.

[@thembelanimkhize7918]

Why are they fighting?

[@M_Alex_M]

It's not a fight, go and research and all answers are there. You can simply Google then you'll understand

[@stevenirvine666]

@@M_Alex_M its not a fight,its practice for when the Boers and minorities rise up and protect themselves.

[@andyjohnson7408]

Trees, damn tree are killing people... must kill

[@WorldofMotown2909]

@@stevenirvine666 If the boer or monority ever really have something to take up arms against you can bet that the rest of his countrymen black and otherwise will stand with them.

[@sibekezelengobese8032]

@Jav van Kaal Oh please go to sleep!😴

[@theskead8834]

Litteraly does a live fire drill in n civalian area without permission from the state do so

[@godfreyngozo2181]

Always wanted to be in the army but this equipment got me questioning myself I need at least an M4 or HK416 not these Isreali knock offs

[@gk6930]

My only hope is that when things go to war the veterans of apartheid come back to assist.

[@lloydmtambo5678]

Who's here for Mabena ??

[@iamsonedisoncahaya4845]

i like 308 Winchester on G3

[@silindilemhlongo8208]

❤❤❤❤

[@thebeveckthebeveck9759]

I'm Zimbabwean I live in Australia I'm joining Australian army we're ready

[@spookysenpai7642]

Call of Duty: Jungle Warfare Coming Soon in 2020

[@pkre707]

StarFighter Studios actually, not a half bad idea.

[@spookysenpai7642]

@@pkre707 Yup, it's the battle of Wakanda. Du u knoe de wae?

[@mipps125]

Salute to the camera men

[@roadmapsguybutorange8428]

The Africans work together despite the colors see we should do that too

[@playboicartiismydad4842]

Great footage

[@chibuikeude8353]

Their should come and face Boko haram 😂😂😂🤣

[@pinkynjapha5033]

Boko Haram will never match SANDF not even in your wildest dream.

[@Lucky-wi5oo]

Why, because Nigerian soldiers are a bunch of sisi's 👩👱👸

[@pinkynjapha5033]

@@Lucky-wi5oo I don't know the reason behind his appointment.

[@chibuikeude8353]

Let them try first

[@arondrent9819]

Are those laughing emojis because you think the SANDF is incapable of fighting Boko Haram or because you think Boko Haram would get destroyed by the SANDF?

[@lyndenhall6754]

Mabhena please dont disappoint

[@Rachiuwu]

No night visions?

[@TheMedicalDemon]

derkommandent Nova why would they need them?

[@citizen0076]

they better watch out for sniper fire and gorilla tactics because these guys are shouting at one another while standing behind small branches and sticks...while the "enemy" are firing out of deep cover, from behind logs and tree trunks....these guys look like they haven't lost too many friends yet

[@alutachagisikhakhane8979]

Shut up

[@MrClassic-Vids]

Terrain determines the cover and aim positions to take and in the Congo jungle they will have plenty of cover depending if they can use it efficiently, they won't be having much options in aiming positions I would say, unless if they under attack they can go prone, though I will assume standing pos and kneeling pos in the good cover will give a well aimed shot. Some of those rebels don't aim they spray fire while their weapons are shoulder hight and a weapon butt away from the shoulder.