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Ek was daar!!! / I was there!!!

The Army Gymnasium: 1974 to 1993 / Die Leërgimnasium: 1974 tot 1993.

Oor Hierdie Webwerf

Hierdie webwerf is ‘n privaat inisiatief van die samestellers van die publikasie “Ek Was Daar!! Die Leërgimnasium: 1974–1993” (“I Was There!! The Army Gymnasium: 1974–1993”).

Die hoofdoel van hierdie platform is om die stories, ervarings, herinneringe en historiese gebeure van die Suid-Afrikaanse Seinkorps gedurende die jare van die Unie Weermag en die Suid-Afrikaanse Weermag te bewaar en te dokumenteer.

Die webwerf dien ook as erkenning aan die soldate en burgerlike personeel wat gedurende hierdie tydperk in die Korps gedien het, en bring hul toewyding, professionaliteit en waardevolle bydrae tot militêre kommunikasie en operasies onder die aandag.

Hierdie webwerf is geskep om hierdie doelwitte te ondersteun en om te verseker dat die erfenis en geskiedenis van die Suid-Afrikaanse Seinkorps vir toekomstige geslagte bewaar bly.

Wat Jy Hier Sal Vind

Aanlyn Winkel – Seinkorps- en militêre publikasies, boeke en versamelstukke.
Seinkorps-Erfenis en Nostalgie – Historiese foto’s, stories, herinneringe en artikels.
Gemeenskapskakels – Skakels na Seinkorpsverenigings, webwerwe, sosiale media-groepe en WhatsApp-gemeenskappe.
Historiese Hulpbronne – Inligting en materiaal wat toegewy is aan die bewaring van die tradisies en geskiedenis van die Suid-Afrikaanse Seinkorps.

Deur hierdie platform poog ons om die geskiedenis van almal wat in die Suid-Afrikaanse Seinkorps gedien het, te vier, te bewaar en met ander te deel.

About This Website

This website is a private initiative by the compilers of the publication “Ek Was Daar!! Die Leërgimnasium: 1974–1993” (“I Was There!! The Army Gymnasium: 1974–1993”).

The primary purpose of this platform is to preserve and document the stories, experiences, memories, and historical events of the South African Signals Corps during the years of the Union Defence Force and the South African Defence Force.

It also serves to acknowledge and honour the soldiers and civilian personnel who served within the Corps during this period, recognising their dedication, professionalism, and valuable contribution to military communications and operations.

This website was established to support these objectives and to ensure that the heritage and legacy of the South African Signals Corps are preserved for future generations.

What You’ll Find Here

Online Store – Signals and military-related publications, books, and memorabilia.
Signals Heritage & Nostalgia – Historical photographs, stories, memories, and articles.
Community Connections – Links to Signals Associations, websites, social media groups, and WhatsApp communities.
Historical Resources – Information and material dedicated to preserving the traditions and history of the South African Signals Corps.

Through this platform, we aim to celebrate, preserve, and share the history of those who served in the South African Signals Corps.

Geskiedenis / History

Seinkorpsmonument – Simbool van die Korps se Prestasies

PARATUS – Augustus 1977

“Doeltreffende kommunikasie is my eer en plig in diens van ons geliefde land.”

Dit was die boodskap wat die Seinkorpsmonument aan elke lid van die Seinkorps moes uitdra, het die Hoof van die Leër, luitenant-generaal I.C.L. Viljoen, SSA, SM, gesê tydens die onthulling van die monument by die Leërgimnasium in Heidelberg.

Met verwysing na die geskiedenis van die Seinkorps het lt.genl. Viljoen verduidelik dat die destydse Goewerneur-generaal van Suid-Afrika op 2 September 1926 ‘n brief vanaf 10 Downingstraat ontvang het waarin die volgende vermeld is:

“Ek het die eer om die ontvangs van U Edelagbare se skrywe nr. 281 van 26 Mei te erken en versoek dat u u Ministers in kennis stel dat Sy Majesteit die Koning goedgunstiglik sy goedkeuring verleen het aan die affiliasie van die Suid-Afrikaanse Seinkorps, Aktiewe Burgermag van die Unie van Suid-Afrika, met die Royal Corps of Signals.”

Lt.genl. Viljoen het verder gesê:

“Dit is deur hierdie affiliasie dat die Suid-Afrikaanse Seinkorps in 1930 die embleem van die Royal Corps of Signals as sy eie aangeneem het. Hierdie embleem is die gevleuelde boodskapper, Mercurius.”

Van hierdie beskeie begin het die Seinkorps oor meer as vyf dekades gegroei tot ‘n trotse en hoogs bekwame korps. Gedurende hierdie tyd het die Korps onder andere aan die Tweede Wêreldoorlog deelgeneem en ‘n onmisbare rol in militêre kommunikasie vervul.

Die Seinkorpsmonument verteenwoordig daarom die prestasies, toewyding en professionele uitnemendheid van die Korps deur die jare. Dit dien as ‘n blywende simbool van alles waarvoor die Suid-Afrikaanse Seinkorps staan – diens, lojaliteit, kommunikasie en uitnemendheid in diens van die land.

Signals Corps Monument – Symbol of the Corps’ Achievements

PARATUS – August 1977

“Efficient communications is my honour and duty in the service of our beloved country.”

This was the message that the Signals Corps Monument was intended to convey to every member of the Signals Corps, said the Chief of the Army, Lieutenant General I.C.L. Viljoen, SSA, SM, when he unveiled the monument at the Army Gymnasium in Heidelberg.

Referring to the history of the Signals Corps, Lt Gen Viljoen explained that on 2 September 1926, the Governor-General of South Africa received a letter from 10 Downing Street stating:

“I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of Your Excellency’s despatch No. 281 of 26 May and to request that you inform your Ministers that His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to approve the affiliation of the South African Corps of Signals, Active Citizen Force of the Union of South Africa, to the Royal Corps of Signals.”

Lt Gen Viljoen further stated:

“It is through this affiliation that the South African Corps of Signals adopted the emblem of the Royal Corps of Signals as its own in 1930. This emblem is the winged messenger, Mercury.”

From these humble beginnings, the Signals Corps grew steadily over more than five decades into a proud and highly capable corps. During this period, the Corps participated in, among other operations, the Second World War and played an indispensable role in military communications.

The Signals Corps Monument therefore represents the achievements, dedication, and professional excellence of the Corps throughout the years. It stands as a lasting symbol of everything for which the South African Signals Corps stands – service, loyalty, communication, and excellence in the service of the nation.