Cuito Cuanavale - last word not spoken

The battle of Cuito Cuanavale will forever haunt the minds of those Marxists who claim victory despite their massive losses in Angola.

Background: In short, South Africa tried to stem the tide of Marxist influence in southern Africa and with the moral support of the USA and some Western countries it was seen as the politically right thing at the time. South Africa (SADF) had to walk it alone, no open support from Western countries and all arms, ammunition and training were self devised amidst arms embargoes. Then, at the summit of scores being settled and Cuba losing the battle, America decided to turn against South Africa and demanded withdrawal...

Fidel Castro used this vacuum of declaring victory and pursuing matters to his benefit. Today this boldens the enemy and Communists/Marxists to believe they "won" the battle.

The facts from a SAInfantry source:

Cuban/ MPLA combat losses:

• 94 Tanks
• 100 Armoured troop and combat vehicles
• 34 BM21/BM14 MRLs
• 15 Artillery, rocket and missile systems
• 9 MiG21/23 combat aircraft
• 9 Helicopters
• 4785 Personnel accounted for

South African losses:

• 3 Tanks
• 5 Infantry fighting vehicles
• 5 Radars
• 1 Mirage F1 fighter aircraft
• 1 Light reconnaissance aircraft
• 31 Personnel

Some links of interest:

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Cuito_Cuanavale
• http://www.geocities.com/sa_bushwar3/onepager
• Mhambi
• http://www.rhodesia.nl/cuito.htm
• Blog from Militaryphotos
• Blog from SAInfantry
• Interesting blog by a man of color called David van Wyk, who believes he had been "involved".

My message to all my fellow patriots: Soldiers ("bittereinders") black and white, who fought and slain the enemy. Do not allow the spirit of courage, perseverance, boldness and determination taint the taste of victory in your hearts. We are responsible for keeping the flame alive and upholding the pride we once knew.

Our challenge: Like the black soldiers of 32 rotting away in appalling conditions at Pomfret, their white counterparts face a more psychological battle every day, forced to be silent and dealing with pent up emotions and a million questions unanswered by the treacherous poiliticians who had not been worthy of the positions they held. Rise to the occasion and never forget the taste of victory, tell your family and your children, that deep inside us there is a Spirit much bigger and stronger than the forces deployed against us. Stand tall and be proud! I salute you!

Watch this YouTube video...

South Africa - funny, not so funny!

Above is our vigilant task force fighting crime on our roads, where criminalizing speed offences weigh far more than a dilapidated unroadworthy vehicle with no brakes carrying up to 30 passengers for a vehicle certified for 10 passengers.

Funny, or should one rather revert to words like "contrast" or "ironic"? You be the judge, I am no linguist.

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Seen here is Jacob Zuma, president of the ANC as well as soon to be president of South Africa. He is well known for saying AIDS can be avoided by taking a shower after unprotected sex and he was charged with corruption and several other charges had been dropped against him under pressure from the ANC. Millions of dollars had been involved in the arms deal several years ago.

Jacob Zuma is the ANC's strategy to unite the Zulu and Xhosa people. Zuma being a Zulu and the ANC having its roots firmly in Xhosa origins. These nations had been at war continually in the past. The "war" seems to have been substituted by loitering lately...