Operation Winter (South Africa)
| Operation Winter | |
|---|---|
| Part of the South African Border War | |
| Commanded by | Fritz Loots |
| Objective | Recruitment of former members of the Rhodesian Security Forces by South Africa |
| Date | 1980 |
| Executed by | South African Defence Force |
| Outcome | South African success |
Operation Winter was an initiative undertaken by the South African Defence Force (SADF) to recruit white members of the former Rhodesian Security Forces in 1980 after that country transitioned to majority rule as Zimbabwe. It contributed to large numbers of Rhodesian veterans moving to South Africa.