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==History== |
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This unit, along with all other [[South African Commando System|Commando units]] was disbanded after a decision by South African President [[Thabo Mbeki]] to disband all Commando Units.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.issafrica.org/Pubs/ASR/6No2/VanStade.html |title=Rationalisation in the SANDF: The Next Challenge |accessdate=5 March 2015 |year=1997 |author= Col L B van Stade, Senior Staff Officer Rationalisation, SANDF |publisher=Institute for Security Studies }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.saps.gov.za/statistics/reports/rural_safety/eng/pages/no2e.htm|title=About the Commando system|accessdate=2008-01-17}}</ref> 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 Police (South Africa)|Minister of Safety and Security]] [[Charles Nqakula]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=de Lange|first1=Deon|title=South Africa: Commandos Were 'Hostile to New SA'|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/200805290408.html|work=Cape Argus|accessdate=5 March 2015|subscription=yes}}</ref> |
This unit, along with all other [[South African Commando System|Commando units]] was disbanded after a decision by South African President [[Thabo Mbeki]] to disband all Commando Units.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.issafrica.org/Pubs/ASR/6No2/VanStade.html |title=Rationalisation in the SANDF: The Next Challenge |accessdate=5 March 2015 |year=1997 |author= Col L B van Stade, Senior Staff Officer Rationalisation, SANDF |publisher=Institute for Security Studies }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.saps.gov.za/statistics/reports/rural_safety/eng/pages/no2e.htm|title=About the Commando system|accessdate=2008-01-17}}</ref> 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 Police (South Africa)|Minister of Safety and Security]] [[Charles Nqakula]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=de Lange|first1=Deon|title=South Africa: Commandos Were 'Hostile to New SA'|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/200805290408.html|work=Cape Argus|accessdate=5 March 2015|subscription=yes}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 14:26, 14 August 2017
| Skiereiland (Peninsular) Commando | |
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 Skiereiland Commando emblem | |
| Country |  South Africa |
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| Branch | |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | Light Infantry |
| Size | One Battalion |
| Part of | South African Infantry Corps Army Territorial Reserve |
| Garrison/HQ | Skiereiland |
Skiereiland (Peninsular) 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.
History
Origins
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Operations
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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
Leadership
| From | Honorary Colonels | To |
| From | Commanding Officers | To |
| From | Regimental Sergeants Major | To |
References
- ^ Col L B van Stade, Senior Staff Officer Rationalisation, SANDF (1997). "Rationalisation in the SANDF: The Next Challenge". Institute for Security Studies. Retrieved 5 March 2015.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "About the Commando system". Retrieved 2008-01-17.
- ^ de Lange, Deon. "South Africa: Commandos Were 'Hostile to New SA'". Cape Argus. Retrieved 5 March 2015.
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See also
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