Operation Boxer was a clandestine raid on the shipping lanes in the harbour at Beira, Mozambique, conducted in September 1979. It marked the first combat diving operation by the newly established Special Forces seaborne unit, 4 Reconnaissance Regiment.

Executed with support from the South African Navy (SAN), the mission faced significant challenges, including rough sea conditions, the covert neutralisation of enemy personnel using silenced weapons, and technical issues such as the premature detonation of explosive charges. Join us on Saturday 16 May 2026 for a firsthand account of the operation from those directly involved:

• Johan Botes – Team Leader
• Cobus Potgieter – Attack Diver
• Admiral (Ret.) Arnè Söderlund – Commander of SAS P1562 (SAN strike craft) and co-author of the book Iron Fist from the Sea.

Ticket options:

• Corporate Sponsor Table (10 seats)
  Only three tables available at R5,000 each. Includes prominent company branding and acknowledgement, premium positioning closest to the speaker.
• Private Table (10 seats)
  Only 12 tables available at R3,900 each. Ideal for your company and clients or a group of friends.
• Individual Seat
  R 390 per person.

Wine Tasting & Dinner – Your ticket includes a curated tasting of three of Vredenheim’s exceptional wines, and a dinner. The wine tasting will commence promptly at 17h30 and will be conducted as a single, shared group experience for all guests.

Further details:

• Dress is smart casual – comfortable attire appropriate for an evening at a wine estate.
• A cash bar will be available, along with a selection of Vredenheim’s wines.

We encourage you to arrive early to reconnect with old friends and enjoy engaging conversations before the programme begins.