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Posts : 2223 Join date : 2013-09-08 Age : 65 Location : Lower Sheering, Essex
Subject: The Natal Carbineers pass into History Sun Aug 11, 2019 11:47 am
A Defence Review in South Africa has decided to change the titles of various units in the South African National Defence Force.
One of the units involved in this change is the Natal Carbineers, please see the following to discover the unit’s new designation, the choice might surprise you: [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]
JY
Kenny
Posts : 433 Join date : 2013-05-07 Location : Brecon
Subject: Re: The Natal Carbineers pass into History Sun Aug 11, 2019 12:37 pm
Hi John,
The Brits also change names! Who would have thought that the 2nd Warwickshire Regiment would be today The Royal Welsh. I like the new name for the Natal Field Artillery - King Cetshwayo Artillery Regiment (KCAR). Are not they armed with assegais and shields?
Subject: Re: The Natal Carbineers pass into History Sun Aug 11, 2019 3:07 pm
According to a Google translation of 'ingobamakhosi, the adjective now appended to the 'Natal' Carbineers, means 'they are kings'. If that is correct, I am happy considering the new names of some other regiments.
Brett
John Young
Posts : 2223 Join date : 2013-09-08 Age : 65 Location : Lower Sheering, Essex
Subject: Re: The Natal Carbineers pass into History Sun Aug 11, 2019 3:23 pm
Brett,
I believe the translation is The Benders of the Kings, the name of King Cetshwayo’s ibutho which fought at the Battle of iSandlwana. What pathos.