Military force that attacked a SWAPO base at Cassinga in Angola on 4 May 1978, killing over 600 people.
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South African Defence Force attacked Cassinga refugee camp in southern Angola on 4 May 1978
“On 4 May 1978, the Cassinga refugee camp in southern Angola, which housed hundreds of Namibian refugees, was attacked by the South African Defence Force during Namibia's liberation struggle.”
Cassinga sacrifice should inspire national unity – NNNInformanté
South African Defence Force attacked SWAPO base at Cassinga in southern Angola on 4 May 1978
“Cassinga Day is a national public holiday held in memory of Namibians killed on 4 May 1978, when the South African Defence Force attacked a SWAPO base at Cassinga in southern Angola.”
President Nandi-Ndaitwah to address Cassinga Day commemoration at OlukeketeThe Namibian
South African Defence Force confronted Cuban military forces in the historic battle of Cuito Cuanavale in Angola
“Together, they confronted the South African Defence Force of the apartheid regime in the historic battle of Cuito Cuanavale in Angola.”
Cyril Ramaphosa marks Southern Africa Liberation Day as SADC chairpersonThe Namibian
South African Defence Force did not respond after being notified of a mass grave discovered on 9 April 1985
“Neither the police nor the South African Defence Force responded after they were notified, but a bulldozer arrived three days later and covered the bodies.”
Oshikuku – hidden gem of the northThe Namibian
South African Defence Force used Katima as a base
“The Caprivi became a war zone in the years leading up to Namibia's independence, with Katima used as a base for the South African Defence Force.”
The baobab toilet of Katima MuliloThe Namibian
South African Defence Force turned Ruacana town into heavily fortified settlement with barbed wire and landmines
“The South African Defence Force turned Ruacana town into a heavily fortified settlement surrounded by barbed wire fences and landmines to guard against attacks by the People's Liberation Army of Namibia.”
Ruacana – The Hurrying of the WatersPresident Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said the best way to honour fallen liberation heroes is for Namibians to work together in unity for socio-economic development, speaking at the Cassinga Day commemoration in Omusati Region. The commemoration marked the 4 May 1978 attack on the Cassinga refugee camp in Angola, where more than 600 people reportedly died.
5 May 2026 · New Era →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said the best way to honour fallen liberation heroes is for Namibians to work together in unity for socio-economic development, speaking at the Cassinga Day commemoration in Omusati Region. The commemoration marked the 4 May 1978 attack on the Cassinga refugee camp in Angola, where more than 600 people reportedly died.
5 May 2026 · New Era →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will address the main Cassinga Day commemoration in Olukekete village in the Omusati Region, alongside National Assembly Speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila and other dignitaries. The event honours Namibians killed on 4 May 1978, when the South African Defence Force attacked a SWAPO base at Cassinga in southern Angola.
4 May 2026 · Informanté →
SWAPO Party members in Okongo are fundraising to build a N$1.5 million hall and office block by December, with General Epafras Denga Ndaitwah overseeing the project. Two fundraising events have so far collected N$92,914 in cash and pledges, plus livestock.
21 April 2026 · Informanté →
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa, in his capacity as SADC chairperson, marked Southern Africa Liberation Day on 23 March 2026 by reflecting on regional liberation struggles, honouring freedom fighters and international allies like Cuba, and urging member states to remain united and vigilant in advancing the region's common agenda while supporting self-determination movements including the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic.
24 March 2026 · The Namibian →