Defence Force Calls for More Young Blood
The Department of Defence has urged young people who are dedicated to serving the country, to join the defence force.
This emerged today at a ceremony at Thaba Tshwane in Pretoria, to welcome 145 new recruits into the South African Military Health Service (SAMHS).
Addressing the new recruits, Lieutenant General Jurinus Lindo van Rensburg said there was a need for more young people in the force.
"Young, dedicated and committed young people are needed to serve the country. We need people who are determined to take the Batho Pele principle forward and be committed in serving the country," he said.
He added that young people were also needed to help eradicate fraudulent activities in government and in the country as a whole.
One of the recruits, Pitso David (22) from Bloemfontein in the Free State, told BuaNews that being part of the defence force was a dream come true.
"I have always wanted to become a soldier since I was young," he said, with his face beaming with excitement.
"Nothing is too hard, you have to be committed, dedicated and be prepared to follow orders from your superiors."
The recruits are currently undergoing a three months' basic military skills development training. Thereafter, they will be allowed to pursue careers of their choice within the force.
This year the defence force enlisted 4200 recruits, the biggest number since the establishment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) in 1994.
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