Leopold Scholtz

Dr. Leopold Scholtz is a former journalist and the author of eight books, including the popular The SADF in the Border War and Ratels on the Lomba.

He was deputy editor of Die Burger until 2007 whereafter he headed Media24’s European office in the Netherlands. He retired in 2013, but still regularly writes analyses on international politics and current affairs.

In 1997 Scholtz was recruited in the Reserve Force of the South African National Defence Force where he served as staff officer (captain) at several headquarters. He is a research fellow at Northwest University.

Author's books

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Die SAW en Cuito Cuanavale

Die SAW en Cuito Cuanavale deur Leopold Scholts is ‘n kritiese ontleding wys hoe maklik propaganda en politiek in die pad van feite kan staan.

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Ratels on the Lomba

The Story of Charlie Squadron

Charlie Squadron – the iron fist of 61 Mechanised Battalion Group (61 Mech) – led the way on 3 October 1987 during the climactic battle between the South African Defence Force and the Angolan forces on the Lomba River in southern Angola. Ratels on the Lomba places the reader in the midst of the squadron of young conscripts who were taken off to the Border War to fight in this battle.

Also available in Afrikaans as Ratels aan die Lomba

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Ratels on the Lomba (Audiobook)

The Story of Charlie Squadron

Charlie Squadron – the iron fist of 61 Mechanised Battalion Group (61 Mech) – led the way on 3 October 1987 during the climactic battle between the South African Defence Force and the Angolan forces on the Lomba River in southern Angola. Ratels on the Lomba places the reader in the midst of the squadron of young conscripts who were taken off to the Border War to fight in this battle.

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Terreur en Bevryding

Terreur en Bevryding is ‘n historiese analise wat ’n blik bied op die ANC vandag van ‘n gerekende en gewilde politieke kommentator wat steeds vir
Afrikaanse koerante skryf.

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The SADF and Cuito Cuanavale

The SADF and Cuito Cuanavale by Leopold Scholtz is an incisive analysis that untangles what happens when war, politics and propaganda become entwined.

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