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Retired PF Gunners Reunion

Saturday 14 September, Saturday 14 September saw a group of retired PF gunners get together at GEM Village, Irene...

Vereeniging Branch Eastern Cape Lunch

During September 2024 the Vereeniging Branch made Branch History with its first lunch for their members outside the traditional Branch boundaries.Major...

GUNNERS’ ASSOCIATION HERITAGE GUN RESTORATION REPORT NO 31

The Heritage Gun Register and the Data Base now contain 529 guns of which 355 (67%)have been inspected over the past three...

Gun 289 – Battle of Sandfontein

This QF 13 Pdr Gun (barrel number 289) was fired at the...

Exploring the Battlefields of Frederickstadt and Tygerfontein

South Africa's rich and tumultuous history is dotted with numerous Battlefields that have played pivotal roles in shaping...

MMM update: New exhibit acquisition day

MMM update: New exhibit acquisition day is always an exciting day for the management and staff of...

REFURBISHING OF THE DITSONG SA NATIONAL MUSEUM OF MILITARY HISTORY –...

GUNNERS PLAY A KEY ROLE IN THE REFURBISHING OF THE DITSONG SA NATIONAL MUSEUM OF MILITARY HISTORY...

The General of the Gunners’ handover ceremony

1 June 2024 The General of the Gunners' handover ceremony took place at Fort Ikapa, Cape Town, 1 June....

Gunners’ Memorial Clean-Up in Potchefstroom Strengthens Bonds and Remembrance

In a display of camaraderie and reverence, members of the Gunners community and dedicatedvolunteers gathered on April 20, 2024, in Potchefstroom...

South African Veteran Finds Camaraderie in France: Embracing BrotherhoodAbroad

In the heart of France, Le Mans a South African veteran and member of theGunners’ Association South Africa, Hennie Pelser finds himself...