Military festival unites residents
Residents from far and wide attended the Pro Patria Museum Military Festival this past Saturday, attracting Pretoria residents and military enthusiasts alike.
The event, aimed at celebrating military heritage and fostering community support, saw significant attendance, including representation from the South African Army.
Among the stalls, one of the highlights was the one run by Regardt du Preez, who, along with his colleagues, prepared tea boiled on a gas stove in a metal kettle.
The funds raised from tea sales went toward supporting the museum, which operates as a non-profit organisation.
Lieutenant Colonel Camelia Grobler from the South African Army also joined the festival.
Her presence marked an initiative to promote inclusivity within the military ranks.
'We want to recruit more white and Indian boys to the army,' she said.
She added that the army is not what it is portrayed like the media.
Grobler said one of the advantages of working in the army is that they help pay for your varsity fees.
'We pay for our struggling soldiers to study at the University of Stellenbosch to further their studies.'
The festival offered a platform for engaging with military history while bringing together community members to support the museum.
Visitors enjoyed the vibrant atmosphere and took the opportunity to learn about the army's ongoing projects.
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