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Operations
Republican Rebels
During the Anglo Boer War approximately a 500 commandos from this district sided with the Orange Free State and ZAR republics.[1]
With the SADF
During this era, the unit was mainly engaged in area force protection, search and cordones as well as stock theft control assistance to the rural police.
With the SANDF
Disbandment
This unit, along with all other Commando units was disbanded after a decision by South African President Thabo Mbeki to disband all Commando Units.[2][3] The Commando system was phased out between 2003 and 2008 "because of the role it played in the apartheid era", according to the Minister of Safety and SecurityCharles Nqakula.[4]
Unit Insignia
Leadership
Leadership
From
Honorary Colonels
To
From
Commanding Officers
To
From
Regimental Sergeants Major
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References
^De Wet, C.R. Three Years War, Galago Press, Alberton, 1986 pp127