I worked in the Army | Unpacked with Relebogile Mabotja - Episode 127 | Season 3

[@Nikolizky]

I’ll always be grateful to the Department of Defense , I’m what I am today because of the Army. I did my basic training in 2003, then got lucky and went to university at Army expenses, after the army I’ve worked for Sasol, Shell (abroad) and now at a Nuclear Power Plant halfway across the world. It all started at 3 SAI Battalion in Kimberly.

[@nobzajavu]

wooow beautiful journey

[@Emma_obk]

❤️❤️ impressive

[@GrooovySince96]

Thank you for this , I've applied for the army as well.

[@Nikolizky]

@@GrooovySince96 All the best.

[@zoleka2829]

i wish many people knew this about the army, its a good start up.

[@anelisamafu6349]

I'm a proud female soldier ,😊 11years now in the military.,....SANDF

[@TT_TheBarber_]

Girl please tell us how to apply. Where should we go or seek this information

[@thesunshinefactory3016]

Yessss Queen!!

[@lisebomarykotelo77]

@@TT_TheBarber_ they put up the info right at the end of the show. Just before the next episode's highlights ✨

[@annahledwaba4798]

@@TT_TheBarber_ yes please plug us

[@portiamachavi5248]

How do you get in

[@yonelamaqolo436]

My dad served the country for 38 years, this episode warms my heart❤.

[@sissgugu]

My smile when I saw Bontle’s face on the show… absolutely love her. ❤️

[@lesleymadzorere1641]

I think having military experience is the coolest 😎

[@mpinemoejane3814]

I did teaching and now doing Law. I want to go into the military and work at the Marshall court as a lawyer also as a lecturer for theory to the recruits. I'm certainly writing my dissertation on military justice. 😁 My dad was a soldier and my mom a cop BTW😂

[@vuvumofficial]

M’y husband is a Captain In Military. He has been deployed to so many countries outside SA because of War. There’s deployment every year and stay 6 months or 12 months. I’m glad my husband moved from infantry to Technical. I was afraid for his life and becoming a widow at a very young age….

[@feliciamswane2216]

It is really difficult to try explain the military in an episode. There is so much to talk about. Young men and women get taught about so much, fitness, health and mental fitness, independence, team work and respect. Opportunities in tertiary institutions. Women are now given a voice and priorities in all spheres. Capt Zondi wrote a book explaining this way of life, " Not an easy Battle ". ARMED FORCES WEEKS rotate around provinces every year around February educating South African communities about opportunities in the Military. TV programs, Defence news pages, Facebook pages, there is so much to grasp about the military, I am proud to be in the Military.

[@godsbeloved5169]

SAHMS January 2007 Intake - Lohatla. Unfortunately corruption happened and here I am. Unemployed and depressed. The military can either make you or break you. But if it does break you, be assured it'll first make you....and I mean make you. The best thing that can happen to you when u join the military is to get absorbed after the 2yrs. From there the sky is the limit. The Reserve Force is the pits.... but ke life happens, we move on

[@Dino-ns9jx]

All things work together for good child of God. If God wanted you at SAMHS you would've been there whether there was corruption or not. Who knows, maybe you are going through what Joseph went through

[@SuperFoodParents]

These episodes are some of the most intriguing ✨️

[@irissabu8072]

27 years later, I am still here. What a journey!!!

[@portiamachavi5248]

How do u get in

[@Emkayel]

Hello. how are you, I have some questions, may i have your email

[@tebogomakgari6173]

We joined the Military together, we were all looking hilarious when we landed with dreadlocks, mini skirts, afros and the like. It was a good learning experience and it moulded most of us to be where we at now.

[@Hush_A]

My issue with government departments is that they don't send out representatives to schools that inform them about such.

[@thandekamshudulu4841]

I was a member of the MSDS but by contract ended after 2 years. The military taught me what real life tastes like.

[@JabuLani-k5m]

What arm of service were you in ?

[@gomolemoramanteba6876]

Her energy is Ah-mazing

[@wondersmatete3618]

If young people were given the opportunity to be in the military most of us would go. Now and then is not the same, people don't get response from the military. We apply so many but still nothing

[@valentine_b_ndlovu]

Very interesting piece of information 👌🏼I never thought being in the army can be for everyone and can build such good character. I love your mom, very intelligent lady for making you do such a a productive journey during a gap year’. I am a mom too and will advise other moms about this.

[@FirstLadyTshepi]

What a beautiful episode with Bontle, she's such a fashionable and has a good eye for fabric. I love her greatly. Been meaning to complete watching the episode, I'm so glad I finally did.😃🥰🥰 Great work! 💜💜❤ #UnpackedwithRelebogile

[@basetsanamokoka5462]

I have brothers and cousins in the military. These people are always working and 2 of my brothers were always deployed. I remember I wanted to join but my dad was not taking it.

[@kefiloesebogodi8378]

I also had a great experience in the army , honestly I would do it again...

[@refiloethamaga1625]

This was so interesting, I wanted to join the South African Navy but didn’t get a response then decided on going to tertiary instead and now I’m a Military Spouse to an American 🇺🇸 Airman (Airforce) and I love seeing my husband serve

[@mywildlife7]

Watching this episode convinced me to join the army

[@Emkayel]

Same here

[@sheilandebele7651]

Wow! So proud of you 👏

[@daphneymofokeng1022]

Great interview really enjoyed it

[@afzaaliqbal7912]

2012 if i recall at polokwane they was some interviews queue was long n time was running fast n it was for a day n unfortunately time ran out before i write test mmmmm means i ddnt make it to be in military base i loved to be part of army😊

[@oliviajoans]

I was 5 seconds into being part of the airforce. It was the only option of ever flying a plane because aviation school is so expensive I chickened out at the last minute Shout out to all defence force staff for sacrificing their lives for us

[@sinovuyombiyo8055]

I'm learning a lot from this show🤞🤞❤🔥🔥❤

[@brendamoche]

I picked up so much from this episode

[@stellamooibedi9027]

Very informative 👏

[@duduzilehlongwane7177]

ohhhh love this soooo much

[@relebohilelekholoane5128]

This episode was nice☺️☺️

[@innocentcianompilo8419]

Well I've been applying I don't know what wrong am I doing during the application coz past two years I've been submitting at military base now with qualification but still nothing comes out. I guess it works with luck ☹😒

[@Emma_obk]

Yeah in most cases everything here in SA is all about luck ! period

[@LethoHali]

Can’t wait for tomorrow’s episode!

[@GrooovySince96]

.. i love her honesty

[@mpram5522]

Would have been nice to answer the question "does she think SA can go to war, real war" not deployment" Are they adequately trained?. I have a few friends who are in military and they All want out. I knew that they all went in for security not because they love the country or understand what is expected of them. I really have no confidence in the SANDF at all. It could be because of my outside experience of the members' lifestyle.

[@Traveler-rf8ye]

Yeah I know of people who only went to be able to fund their studies, but not because they actually want to be in the military.

[@SJ_KingMthembu]

I would get dizzy very fast 🤣🤣🤣😩😩😩😩😩however I wanted to be soldier when I was young

[@Drawingboredi]

Ha never under estimate a black mother who wants you to do what she wants because she thinks it's how you will suceed. My mother also applied for me to study a University degree she wanted. I had applied for other things. She recieved all my mail and cancelled my application/rejected my acceptance. I saw it , she did not know I did. She told me I was only accepted for her degree. I did it but where I am today, is more where I would have been if I did my degree. Actually I can't even say it because I am here because I took the road of obedience. So sometimes other things are just lessons. My mom is my super hero.

[@asanda.mkhize]

This was so informative. Thank you for yet another great episode!

[@jabubuthelezi4822]

That's why I was surprised when Merica said her military boyfriend 's house was dirty,I thought military men are taught to be neat freaks .

[@keepitfrankwithfentse]

Some men don't have that discipline nje...my cousin who is a Captain is MESSY as hell and has been in the army for 12 years...at work he is neat but at home...DIFFERENT story

[@KoketsoR7]

@@keepitfrankwithfentse women as well

[@mphomahlasi3353]

My Fav ❤️

[@jabujabu7236]

Woo

[@amiirahussein9635]

My home girl🥰

[@dorothy3586]

I really don’t like the parents that’s they chose the career for their kids it’s sad hey to each it’s own

[@mphoboy8154]

Hi guys I really need to be in military and that's my career..i have been applying and I didn't get respond... Is there anyone who can help me apply?

[@ericachume4743]

Very interesting

[@OwamiX]

personal I think I'd have some sort of resentment towards my mom for picking any kind of career for me.the fact that she had already decided but the parents changed her mind and made her do what she wasn't interested in its a no no. I get that she got alot of discipline and other things which are advantages to her life. it's like her voice doesn't matter .

[@Theresah575]

I know this guest , she was working at kasteel park

[@ZomziWeAfrika]

I’m neat but clumsy i would run everyday , I’m a non conformist was gonna mess it up for my mates . You are so brave ❤️

[@amazing-gracematlala]

Trust me, that would have changed. You would comply ka kgang lol

[@godsbeloved5169]

@@amazing-gracematlala it changes while in the bus... hahaha

[@mahlatsemasha2308]

Yoh it sounds so ghetto😭😭😭why are they running everyday?😭 Yoh I could never😂 Watching this was so interesting 😂❤️

[@Guddaynetwork]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@prudoschannel5038]

Me and you same WhatsApp group, l just don't get it, it's an extreme sport for me 😩😭😭😅🤣🤣😂

[@thobilebeta5343]

Fitness

[@Traveler-rf8ye]

🤣🤣cos war is ghetto and you will have to run in those situations.

[@mamtungwa6210]

How to apply ?

[@Traveler-rf8ye]

Google is a good place to start

[@godsbeloved5169]

Forms come out every year around Feb. U can also go check at Bank of Lisbon in Pretoria. They also circulate the forms on social media.

[@siphesihle3930]

1st here, let's unpack

[@pointa2b388]

I am here

[@zimasamanyotsha8661]

📍sila

[@Dklady]

I honestly don't like this new premier cause I use to watch unpack immediately after it airs on sabc 3. When I watch the premier I find unpacked in the middle of the conversation without watching watching from the start. I have to wait for the premier to be over in order to watch from the beginning

[@lepopotwanem2113]

When I watch premiers on YT you can always rewind to the start🤷🏽‍♀️ unless this channel has different settings.

[@Dklady]

@@lepopotwanem2113 Hey thanks I'll try checking my settings if it's possible to rewind back to the start thank you

[@TapiTTwala]

Lebo I'm ready to steal that skirt.

[@EstherInga]

🤣Same

[@oblivioustv9449]

can one just be a ground soldier & not study any specific course?

[@godsbeloved5169]

Yes u can be

[@NomD05MZ]

Some parents are so confused, they want to live their lives through their children 🙄

[@oblivioustv9449]

can one just be a ground soldier & not study anything specific?

[@godsbeloved5169]

Yes

[@oblivioustv9449]

can one just be a ground soldier & not study any specific course?

[@oblivioustv9449]

can one just be a ground soldier & not study any specific course?

[@rasiubabelle1364]

Yes, studying is by choice.