On the 26 November, the first 32 Battalion platoon observed six PLAN guerrillas at a watering hole on the edge of Chana Onaimbungu. This was three kilometres south of the border and well within South West African territory. The South Africans deployed into a sweep line and advanced to within fifty metres of the unsuspecting militants before opening fire.
On November 26th, the first platoon of the 32 Battalion encountered six PLAN guerrillas at a watering hole near Chana Onaimbungu. This location was three kilometers south of the border and situated in South West African territory. The South Africans initiated a sweep line and advanced to within fifty meters of the militants before engaging them in combat.