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Historically, the South African Defence Force (SADF) did not issue camouflage uniforms to its soldiers. The use of camouflage was typically limited to counter-insurgency and other specialised units. [Image: Brad Turner collection.]

National flag: Republic of South Africa

Republiek van Suid-Afrika
Republic of South Africa

South Africa
Republic of South Africa

The Republic of South Africa is a country located at the southern tip of Africa. South Africa's coast stretches 2,798 kilometres and borders both the Atlantic and Indian oceans. To the north of South Africa lies Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Swaziland, while the Kingdom of Lesotho is an independent enclave surrounded by South African territory.

South Africa was declared a republic. The leading National Party legislated segregation known as apartheid despite opposition both in and outside of the country. In 1990 the then president F.W. de Klerk began to dismantle this legislation, and in 1994 the first democratic election was held in South Africa. This election brought Nelson Mandela and the current ruling party, the African National Congress to power.

camouflage patterns of the Republic of South Africa

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