Excelling army recruits awarded
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BETHANY – UEDF recruits who excelled during the training process were presented with awards during the Army Day yesterday.
Six soldiers, who excelled, were recognised and presented with trophies in the presence of Their Majesties. The Army Day was commemorated at the Umbutfo Eswatini Defence Force (UEDF) Headquarters at Nokwane. Several guests, including foreign delegates, were also in attendance.
Among the attendees was guest of note, Ian Khama, who is the former President of Botswana.
Khama presented the trophies to the soldiers who excelled among the over 800 recruits, who were part of the pass-out. The former president is also a trained soldier.
The former head of State is no stranger to the Kingdom of
Eswatini.
During one of his speeches at Waterford Kamhlaba, Khama revealed that he was once a student at the same school and that he still has his former school jacket, which still fits him.
Guest
However, yesterday, he was a guest of Their Majesties.
Army Commander General Mashikilisana Fakudze called out the names of the recruits, who had excelled during the training before Khama presented the trophies to the recruits.
The first to be called, among the top performers, was Bonginkhosi Vilakati, who was awarded for being the best at shooting, while Sipho Dlomo
excelled in physical training category.
Lungelo Dlamini was awarded for being the best marksman.
Not to be left out were two women, who were also among the top performers.
Pholile Simelane was awarded for being the most motivated, while her colleague, the towering Flora Maseko, was awarded for being the most resilient.
The last to receive a trophy was Thokozani Magagula, who was awarded for being the best overall.
In his address, His Majesty the King spoke gracefully about Khama. He showed appreciation for his presence at the event.
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