"SANDF" meaning in English

See SANDF in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Head templates: {{en-prop}} SANDF
  1. (South Africa, military) Initialism of South African National Defence Force. Tags: South-Africa, abbreviation, alt-of, initialism Alternative form of: South African National Defence Force Categories (topical): Military, Organizations Translations (Translations): SANW (Afrikaans)

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