Boshof Commando was a light infantry regiment of the South African Army. It formed part of the South African Army Infantry Formation as well as the South African Territorial Reserve.
| Boshof Commando | |
|---|---|
 Boshof Commando emblem | |
| Disbanded | March 14, 2003 |
| Country |  South Africa |
| Allegiance | |
| Branch | |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | Light Infantry |
| Size | One Battalion |
| Part of | South African Infantry Corps Army Territorial Reserve |
| Garrison/HQ | Boshof |
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History edit
Origin edit
With the Orange Free State Republic edit
Anglo Boer War edit
This commando was involved in the siege of Kimberly in 1899.
With the UDF edit
With the SADF edit
This Commando was mainly used in this era for area force protection, search and cordons and stock theft control in assistance to the local police.
With the SANDF edit
Disbandment edit
This unit, along with all other Commando units was disbanded after a decision by South African President Thabo Mbeki to disband all Commando Units.[1][2] 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 Security Charles Nqakula.[3]
Insignia edit
Leadership edit
| From | Honorary Colonels | To |
| From | Commanding Officer | To |
| From | Regimental Sergeant Major | To |
References edit
- ^ van Stade, Col L. B. (1997). "Rationalisation in the SANDF: The Next Challenge". Institute for Security Studies. Archived from the original on 16 March 2016. Retrieved 5 March 2015.
- ^ "About the Commando system". Archived from the original on 6 December 2007. Retrieved 17 January 2008.
- ^ de Lange, Deon. "South Africa: Commandos Were 'Hostile to New SA'". Cape Argus. Retrieved 5 March 2015.
See also edit
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