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26 Aug

Boshoed Dag

Celebrated Globally

The South African Border War started on Friday, 26th August, 1966 to Wednesday, 21st March, 1990. The Duration was 23 years, 6 months, 3 weeks and 2 days.

This remembers the 791 killed in action and 1,782 killed by other means

What can we do to commemorate this day?

Wear something SADF related - it can be anything from your boshoed, beret, SAMVOINT badge, corps balkie - anything.

Take a selfie and share/post photos on our Facebook page or email us to upload your snaps to the website.

Create awareness of our veterans and especially to honour those who made the supreme sacrifice.


‍Lest We Forget

Boshoed Dag
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