Pretoria East Commando

Pretoria East 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.

Pretoria East Commando
Pretoria East Commando emblem
Country	South Africa
Allegiance	Republic of South Africa  Republic of South Africa
Branch	South African Army  South African Army
Type	Infantry
Role	Light Infantry
Size	One Battalion
Part of	South African Infantry Corps Army Territorial Reserve,Group 15
Garrison/HQ	Pretoria East

History

Origin

Operations

With the SADF

The unit resorted under the command of Group 15.

During this era, the unit was mainly used for area force protection, search and cordones as well as other assistance to the local 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.[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]

Unit Insignia

SADF era Pretoria East Commando insignia

Leadership

References

1. Col L B van Stade, Senior Staff Officer Rationalisation, SANDF (1997). "Rationalisation in the SANDF: The Next Challenge". Institute for Security Studies. Archived from the original on 16 March 2016. Retrieved 5 March 2015.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
2. "About the Commando system". Retrieved 17 January 2008.
3. de Lange, Deon. "South Africa: Commandos Were 'Hostile to New SA'". Cape Argus. Retrieved 5 March 2015.

See also

• South African Commando System

The Best Electrician In Pretoria East! Give Us A Call Now to Help You With Your Power Problems Or COC. #ElectricianPretoriaEast Our electricians can handle anything that you may need to have repaired. For example, if it is an electrical problem or some electrical puzzle. Maybe you need a response from one of our emergency electricians. We see ourselves as the best. Electricians, in Pretoria east. The react car is fully loaded, therefore we can be as helpful as possible. We help you in any area in Pretoria east. Meanwhile, this team of Pretoria east electricians, have had many years of experience. Building an outstanding reputation for the best and over the top workmanship. Our customer joy is Guaranteed, in Pretoria east.