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SA SOLDIER<br />
The <strong>of</strong>ficial monthly magazine <strong>of</strong> the SA <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Defence</strong><br />
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Letters:<br />
feedback from our readers<br />
Cementing<br />
foreign relations<br />
The roar<br />
passing on high<br />
Explore areas<br />
<strong>of</strong> mutual interest<br />
Making better and<br />
prolonging lives<br />
Advancing the<br />
cause <strong>of</strong> democracy<br />
Veterans from around<br />
the globe gathered<br />
Battalion<br />
Celebrating<br />
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preparing for Congo<br />
Air Force Day<br />
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This soldier gave<br />
what she could<br />
Admiral comes to<br />
an end <strong>of</strong> an era<br />
Squadron geared<br />
for customer focus<br />
Gathering crime<br />
data much easier<br />
Pride <strong>of</strong> Lions<br />
celebrating together<br />
Imprint in the wet<br />
cement <strong>of</strong> history<br />
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Legal eagles<br />
on a roll<br />
Athletes competed<br />
in world class event<br />
Arms management<br />
in Africa<br />
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A soul healing<br />
change <strong>of</strong> leadership<br />
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STREET ADDRESS<br />
<strong>Defence</strong> Headquarters<br />
c/o Nossob and Boeing St<br />
Erasmusklo<strong>of</strong><br />
PRETORIA<br />
POSTAL ADDRESS<br />
SA SOLDIER<br />
Private Bag X158<br />
PRETORIA, 0001<br />
TELEPHONE<br />
Tel: (012) 355-6341 Fax: (012) 355-6399<br />
email: sasoldier@mil.za<br />
website: www.mil.za/magazines/sasoldier<br />
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CONTRIBUTIONS:<br />
Although all possible care is taken<br />
with articles, the editorial staff<br />
cannot take any responsibility for<br />
lost articles and photographs.<br />
Reproduction & Printing:<br />
Government Printing Works<br />
149 Bosman Street, Pretoria<br />
Tel: (012) 334-4500<br />
EDITORIAL BOARD<br />
Col P. Phiri<br />
(Acting Chairperson)<br />
Capt (SAN) R.W. Higgs<br />
Lt Col D. Khumalo<br />
Lt Col B.A. Mahlabe<br />
Ms N. Pienaar<br />
EDITORIAL STAFF<br />
Acting Editor: Ms Nelda Pienaar<br />
Editorial Staff:<br />
Text Editor:<br />
Lt Col Fundile Siyongwana<br />
Ms Nomonde Vuthela<br />
Sgt David Nomtshongwana<br />
PO Dennis Ndaba<br />
Mr Eugené Muller<br />
Ms J. Render<br />
Maj R. Aiken<br />
Maj T.W. Cheela<br />
Maj J. du Toit<br />
Maj P. Lengoasa<br />
Mr W. van der Westhuizen<br />
Translation<br />
Consultant:<br />
Directorate Language<br />
Services<br />
Photo Processing: 5 ASU Photo Section<br />
Distribution:<br />
Mr A. Dzivhani<br />
Sgt D. Nomtshongwana<br />
PO D. Ndaba<br />
(Secretary)<br />
Mr Jim Tshabalala<br />
Tel: (012) 355-6341<br />
Layout & Design: Mr Werner v/d Westhuizen<br />
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