South Africa truly had a world class military back in those days. Unfortunately by the time I finished school the SANDF become a laughing stock and most people did not even worry about joining anymore.
I think if army duty had to become compulsory again and young men don't get treated like babies anymore, we would have less young people turning to a life of crime.
If I look at the older generation guys they still had respect for others and knew how to look after themselves.
It also looks like army learned young men valuable life skills that helped them during the rest of their lives.
I am actually very sad to have missed out on this experience. But such where the times we were born into.
Great articles @gavvet thank you for sharing with us.
Great comment @reaverza , yeah so much has changed since those years, also missed out on this experience in life.
Great article @gavvet. I always enjoy reading your articles.
Hope you guys have are lovely weekend.
I was born in 87. Saw the Orange gold and white hoisted for the last time when when I was in grade one. And then everything I perceived as good and beautiful slowly turned to ash around me. Now I see rubble, rubbish and pedestrians urinating at every street corner. Raising kids requires a compound to prevent them from being exposed to this level of third world. Times are tough.