Contrary to common belief , this was not a South African vehicle but rather developed in the US without South African involvement , though based on an evolution of vehicle mine - protection technology used by the UK , Rhodesian and South African forces from the 1950s onwards .
Contrary to common belief , this was not a South African vehicle but rather developed in the US without South African involvement . 
 That said , it was an evolution of vehicle mine - protection technology used by the UK , Rhodesian and South African forces from the 1950s onwards .