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About Takie 1976
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Started in 2019 by Ex-members of the South African Police Special Task Force. Special Task Force Veteran Association, also referred to as TAKIE 1976 (hereinafter referred to as the (the “Association’’). The Association will be managed under the Non-Profit Company registered as Takie 1976 NPC with Registration No: 2019/236091/08.
PURPOSE
The purpose or mission of the Takie 1976 – Special Task Force Veteran Association shall be:
- To promote and maintain the friendship and camaraderie between former members of the South African Police Special Task Force (STF).
- Form a support structure for its members and others in times of need.
- Raise funds for various purposes including but not limited to promoting the interests of the and its members and contributing to charity.
- Hold regular social and teambuilding events.
HERALDRY
The heraldry in the Takie 1976 Coat of Arms is similar to that of the Special Task Force and is described as follows:
The Emblem
The Special Task Force Coat of Arms depicts a blue shield featuring a gold-rimmed red disc and a golden falcon in flight. The falcon holds a trident in its claws. Behind the falcon a downward pointing silver sword and golden laurel wreath almost fully encircling the falcon.
Below the shield a golden banner displays the name ‘’Takie 1976’’.
SYMBOLISM
The symbolism refers to circumstances and conditions that were prevalent during the times when the wearer used to operate as a member of the STF.
- The design is bullet-shaped, indicative of the mortal danger of the environments in which the bearers operated.
- The dark background symbolizes the brewing of unseen evil.
- The red depicts the core of this threat coming to fruition.
- The silver sword has a dual meaning. It primarily symbolizes the sword of justice wielded by the police unit in combating injustice. It also represents the training in combat operations on land received by STF members.
- The golden falcon symbolizes the STF swooping down in readiness or attack. This bird of prey chosen by the STF as its symbol is the peregrine falcon (L: Falco Peregrinus).
- The golden laurel wreath is associated with the prestigious acceptance into the STF subsequent to the completion of the rigorous selection process.
- The golden banner bearing the name Takie 1976 commemorates the year in which the STF was established.