Members of the media wishing to cover the Armed Forces Day are advised to ensure that they are accredited to access the venue.

Accreditation Centre is open at Regiment Piet Retief located on Lodge Road from Friday, 19 February 2016 until Saturday 20 February from 08:00 to 16:00. Gauteng-based media can collect their accreditation cards at Waterkloof Airforce Base, Pretoria before 16h00 today.

Media should forward their personal details to sandfmedialiaison@gmail.com

NB: Identity documents and letters from editors or media cards will be required.

In 2012, the President of the Republic of South Africa (RSA) and Commander-in-Chief of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) proclaimed that 21 February will be observed and commemorated as Armed Forces Day.

Armed Forces Day is a day on which the South African population honours men and women of the South African National Defence Force by affirming its support and gratitude to them for upholding the Constitution of the Republic and defending the territorial integrity of the Republic and protecting its people.

Enquiries:     Colonel Mafi Mgobozi on 082 380 0724
                      
                        Commander Sam Khasuli on 082 818 8667

Issued by GCIS on behalf of Department of Defence

19 February 2016