Troops guarding borderlines reveal their challenges, roles in their families
Holidays can be difficult when away from loved ones, but soldiers take great pride in doing their job
18 December 2023 - 13:14
Every time a South African National Defence Force (SANDF) rifleman wakes up, it is with the hope they will excel in their work of guarding the border for the safety of their family and all South Africans...
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