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WATCH | Battle of Square Hill | South African soldiers' role in World War I

JOHANNESBURG - The 100-and-sixth Battle of Square Hill military commemoration service is being held on Sunday. 

It's hosted by legionnaires from the South African Legion of Military Veterans and the South African Cape Corps volunteers.

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The commemoration service is being held at the South African National Anglo-Boer War Memorial.

The Battle of Square Hill took place in 1918, when the Cape Coloured Corps broke through the Turkish lines, capturing hundreds of Turkish officers.

eNCA reporter Naomi Kobbie has the details. 

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