In Cape Town Armistice Day commemorations saw global representatives, the SA National Defence Force (SANDF), military veterans, and the City of Cape Town drawn together.
Wreaths to be laid at the Armistice commemorations in Cape Town. #sabcnews pic.twitter.com/JOKZJ1P9F6
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In this legislative city the ceremony was hosted by Cape deputy mayor, Ian Neilson. In his address, he honoured all the men and women, black and white, who laid down their lives.
Wreaths were laid at the cenotaph, a war memorial in the centre of the City. Bells were rung, and two minutes of silence observed.
Bells ring at precisely 11:AM on the 11th of the 11th when the WW1 armistice came into effect 100 years ago. Commemorations are taking place all over the globe. #sabcnews pic.twitter.com/nUyKM7FflS
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Representatives from various nations, including the US, Russia and France, laid wreaths on behalf of their countries.
As part of his speech, Neilson thanked the men and women who have signed up to defend South Africa.
He said he hopes they will never have to take up arms, and experience combat in the magnitude of the world’s previous great wars.
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