HONESTY   LOYALTY   JUSTICE

 

  FORGED IN BATTLE

32 Battalion was probably the most controversial unit of the SADF and its story virtually the untold story of the Namibian Border War - a war which took place against the back-drop of the Cold War and which was in fact anything but cold in Africa. The Battalion, which also became known as the most successful counter insurgency unit of the SADF, was comprised mainly of former FNLA and other anti-communist fighters from Angola who had sworn allegiance to the South African government. Together with their South African officers, these troops forged a formidable Battalion that became known as one of the best operational units of the South African Defence Force, if not in the world. 32 Battalion was also the first South African Unit to receive its Colours in an operational area. Ultimately the members of 32 Battalion were betrayed by the very same regime they so loyally fought and died for, this is our story.

We few, we happy few, we band of brothers; for whoever has shed his blood with me shall be my brother. Someday, somewhere we will meet again, because we will always be

.BROTHERS TO THE END!

 

    Sgt Kiwit Seleste on patrol in the Jambi area          Trooping out north after flying in to Eenhana          B-Coy Patrol East of Cassinga           B-Coy Briefing near Lomba in the early stages of Op Moduler

Dishonesty & Shame

OPS TENT CANDIDATES

There are hordes of people out there who have knowingly discredited our unit without fact or have falsely claimed to have served with 32 Battalion and some have wicked stories that would frighten even the hardened of Vet’s. Along with these “wannabe's” are individuals that share the common denominator of dishonesty and spice up their true role while serving with or sometimes even just in the vicinity of 32 Battalion in a support or other capacity. During the course of the Battalions existence there were many people that passed through the unit but only a few of these individuals actually participated in operations with 32 Battalion and even less actually saw any action. This message is intended to caution all those individuals who by deed, word or media tarnish the name of 32 Battalion and dishonour all those members who bravely served and those who paid the ultimate  price while serving in the Battalion.