South African Legion

South African Legion South African Legion
Our Motto: Not for Ourselves, But for Others This is the South African Legion. Based in South Africa with local and international branches.

Broadly this is a charity comprised of ex-serviceman and woman who were called up or volunteered to serve in South Africa’s security forces. Our Manifesto. “We recognise military veterans who have served South Africa honourably. We remember and salute the fallen. We advocate peace and promote unity and nation building. We do not discriminate. We strive to uphold the wellbeing benefits of military

veterans. We defend the interests of military veterans. We will collaborate with any like-minded body.”

The South African Legion is open to all who share it's mission and values. From supporters from the general public to family members of veterans - past and present. Our policy is to be non-political, non-sectarian, non-racial, non-sexist and non-partisan.

PASSING TO HIGHER SERVICERegret to report that Lgr Peter Dickens passed to higher service. Condolences to Karen, family ...
14/11/2025

PASSING TO HIGHER SERVICE

Regret to report that Lgr Peter Dickens passed to higher service. Condolences to Karen, family and friends.

COMMEMORATION OF CAPTAIN CYRIL LEONARD FLEMMINGOn Saturday, 11 October 2025, the Chairperson of the Council of Military ...
13/10/2025

COMMEMORATION OF CAPTAIN CYRIL LEONARD FLEMMING

On Saturday, 11 October 2025, the Chairperson of the Council of Military Veteran Organisations South Africa (CMVO SA), Rear Admiral Rusty Higgs (SA Navy, retired), and I attended a solemn commemoration at the grave of Captain Cyril Leonard Flemming of the South African Air Force (SAAF), at the Thaba Tshwane New Military Cemetery in Thaba Tshwane. Also in attendance were the Director of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, Juan Maree and a staff member.

The New Zealand Minister of Veterans’ Affairs, the Honourable Mr C. Penk — who also serves as Minister of Small Business and Manufacturing, and is a former member of both the Australian and New Zealand Navies — was in South Africa to attend a G20 Small Business meeting in Gqeberha. On his return journey to New Zealand, he stopped in Pretoria, where he, accompanied by a member of his staff, the New Zealand High Commissioner, Mr Hewitt, and the Deputy High Commissioner, Mr Neeham, laid a wreath at Captain Flemming’s grave.

During the First World War, No. 35997 Trooper Flemming served with the 24th Reinforcements, Mounted Rifles, New Zealand Expeditionary Force. In the Second World War, he served as an airman with the South African Air Force. Captain Flemming passed away at 1 Military Hospital in Thaba Tshwane, Pretoria.

PASSING TO HIGHER SERVICE It is with sadness that we must confirm the Passing to Higher service of the former National S...
18/08/2025

PASSING TO HIGHER SERVICE

It is with sadness that we must confirm the Passing to Higher service of the former National Secretary, Lgr Riana Venter-Van Zyl, on Sunday, 17 August 2025.

There will be a private family cremation for her.

May her soul rest in peace.

Condolences to the family and friends.

The link between Freemasonry and the Holocaust during the Second World War - with some reference and interest to South A...
12/12/2024

The link between Freemasonry and the Holocaust during the Second World War - with some reference and interest to South Africa. This under-researched and little known aspect of our common history is covered here - enjoy.

The Holocaust, the reason Freemasonry became a ‘secret’ order – World War 2 (1939-1945). By Peter Albert Dickens Incorrectly understood by many is the idea that Freemasonry is a &…

A lot has been written on the British Free Corps of the Waffen SS in the past, but little on the South Africans serving ...
28/11/2024

A lot has been written on the British Free Corps of the Waffen SS in the past, but little on the South Africans serving in it, this work by Peter Dickens explores this subject in depth - for the WW2 fans - enjoy.

Springbok Renegades: South Africans serving in the British Free Corps of the Waffen SS during the Second World War. By Peter Albert Dickens Introduction In military history circles, there is an oft…

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