 | Bophuthatswana Defence Force (Afrikaans: Bophuthatswana Weermag; BDF) was established on 6 December 1977 from trainees of the South African Defence Force... 11 KB (1,020 words) - 15:36, 13 February 2024 |
 | Bophuthatswana (/ˌboʊpuːtətˈswɑːnə/ BOH-poo-tət-SWAH-nə, lit. 'gathering of the Tswana people'), officially the Republic of Bophuthatswana (Tswana: Repaboleki... 30 KB (2,805 words) - 17:15, 7 May 2024 |
 | to preserve the Mangope government. The predominantly black Bophuthatswana Defence Force and police refused to cooperate with the white extremists and... 26 KB (2,733 words) - 04:22, 1 May 2024 |
 | The Bophuthatswana Air Force (BAF) was the aviation branch of the Bophuthatswana Defence Force. The BAF existed from 1987 until 27 April 1994. The primary... 5 KB (340 words) - 09:34, 16 January 2024 |
African Defence Force: Bophuthatswana Defence Force: (1977-1994) Ciskei Defence Force: (1981-1994) Transkei Defence Force: (1981-1994) Venda Defence Force: (1979-1994)... 6 KB (789 words) - 05:07, 1 May 2024 |
The Defence Force Commendation Medal was instituted by the State President of the Republic of Bophuthatswana in 1982. It could be awarded to all ranks... 9 KB (673 words) - 04:27, 24 January 2024 |
 | The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) comprises the armed forces of South Africa. The commander of the SANDF is appointed by the President... 54 KB (4,640 words) - 11:35, 8 April 2024 |
members are murdered by a Bophuthatswana Defence Force soldier. 11 – South African Defence Force troops move into Bophuthatswana to protect the South African... 16 KB (2,015 words) - 03:23, 24 April 2024 |
The Defence Force Merit Medal was instituted by the State President of the Republic of Bophuthatswana in 1982, for award to all ranks for extraordinarily... 8 KB (672 words) - 04:28, 24 January 2024 |
Distinguished Gallantry Cross (category Military decorations and medals of Bophuthatswana) Republic of Bophuthatswana in 1982, for award to all ranks for hair-raising deeds of distinguished heroism. The Bophuthatswana Defence Force (BDF) was established... 8 KB (684 words) - 04:18, 4 February 2024 |
Lucas Mangope (category Presidents of Bophuthatswana) appointments and salaries within the Bophuthatswana Defence Force. He became President in 1977, when Bophuthatswana was declared independent by the South... 14 KB (1,356 words) - 14:18, 12 February 2024 |
 | Medal for Long Service and Good Conduct, Bronze (category Military decorations and medals of Bophuthatswana) of Bophuthatswana in 1982, for award to all ranks as a long service medal for ten years service and good conduct. The Bophuthatswana Defence Force (BDF)... 8 KB (670 words) - 14:42, 17 September 2023 |
The Defence Force Merit Decoration was instituted by the State President of the Republic of Bophuthatswana in 1982, for award to officers for distinguished... 9 KB (766 words) - 04:28, 24 January 2024 |
Republic of Bophuthatswana in 1991, for award to all ranks for operational service inside Bophuthatswana. The Bophuthatswana Defence Force (BDF) was established... 9 KB (677 words) - 02:49, 25 December 2023 |
 | The Venda Defence Force (VDF) was established in September 1982 from the 112 Battalion of the South African Defence Force and the military branch of the... 7 KB (616 words) - 09:33, 21 October 2023 |
 | Marumo Medal, Class I (category Military decorations and medals of Bophuthatswana) instituted by the State President of the Republic of Bophuthatswana in 1988. The Bophuthatswana Defence Force (BDF) was established upon that country's independence... 8 KB (723 words) - 15:13, 17 September 2023 |
ranks on the active strength of the Bophuthatswana Defence Force upon independence. The Bophuthatswana Defence Force (BDF) was established upon that country's... 8 KB (632 words) - 14:51, 17 September 2023 |
 | Transkei Defence Force (TDF) was established during March 1981, from the 141 Battalion of the South African Defence Force (SADF). It was the defence force of... 9 KB (838 words) - 09:29, 21 October 2023 |
 | The Union Defence Force (UDF) (Afrikaans: Unie-Verdedigingsmag) comprised the armed forces of South Africa from 1 July 1912, when the Defence Act (No 13... 20 KB (2,363 words) - 21:09, 13 October 2023 |
 | 11 March. The black policemen and soldiers of the Bophuthatswana Defence Force who were out in force to support President Mangope disappeared from the... 28 KB (2,731 words) - 12:16, 8 May 2024 |
 | Marumo Medal, Class II (category Military decorations and medals of Bophuthatswana) instituted by the State President of the Republic of Bophuthatswana in 1988. The Bophuthatswana Defence Force (BDF) was established upon that country's independence... 7 KB (607 words) - 15:10, 17 September 2023 |
List of air forces (redirect from Air Force Units) gain independence from the Air Force until 3 November 1959. Date first aircraft obtained; the Barbados Defence Force itself was established in 1979.... 156 KB (1,827 words) - 04:05, 30 April 2024 |
 | Medal for Long Service and Good Conduct, Gold (category Military decorations and medals of Bophuthatswana) of Bophuthatswana in 1982, for award to all ranks as a long service medal for thirty years service and good conduct. The Bophuthatswana Defence Force (BDF)... 8 KB (665 words) - 14:51, 17 September 2023 |
former Republic of Bophuthatswana. The Order was instituted in order to recognise service to the people of the Republic of Bophuthatswana. It was instituted... 10 KB (1,202 words) - 15:28, 17 September 2023 |
 | capital Mmabatho against looting and unrest. Officers of the Bophuthatswana Defence Force initially received the AWB militia with "great joy and surprise"... 51 KB (5,045 words) - 20:43, 22 April 2024 |
 | South African Army (redirect from South African Union Defence Force) land warfare force of South Africa, a part of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), along with the South African Air Force, South African... 80 KB (8,760 words) - 20:40, 26 February 2024 |
 | Ciskei Defence Force (CDF) was established during March 1981 from the 141 Battalion of the South African Defence Force (SADF). It was the defence force of... 8 KB (595 words) - 09:30, 21 October 2023 |
 | mortar, anti-tank and machine gun sections. Unlike other South African Defence Forces (SADF) units, 32 Battalion was mainly deployed in southern Angola... 25 KB (1,829 words) - 07:12, 31 January 2024 |
police force Venda Defence Force and its police force Ciskei Defence Force and its police force Kwandebele Police Force Gazankulu Police Force Lebowa... 6 KB (625 words) - 21:42, 27 April 2024 |
 | Branch of the Union Defence Forces in 1913. In 1915, the defence forces established the South African Overseas Expeditionary Force for war service outside... 22 KB (1,871 words) - 12:07, 1 April 2024 |