Exercise Vuk’uhlome 2024 was held recently at Lohatlha Combat Training Centre in Northern Cape with 7 170 troops partaking in exercises.
Vuk’uhlome, which loosely translates to ‘rise and arm yourself’, showcases the defence force’s state of readiness in conventional warfare.
The SA Army’s Specialist Infantry Capability, 1 Tactical Intelligence Unit, Motorised Infantry, 43 Mechanised Brigade, Special Forces, the SA Air Force’s 2 Squadron and 85 Combat Flying School all showed off their skills.
Photographer Shiraaz Mohamed attended the event.




















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