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Wolmaransstad Commando
Wolmaransstad Commando emblem
Country	South Africa
Allegiance	Zuid Afrikaanse Republic Union of South Africa  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 30
Garrison/HQ	Wolmaransstad

Wolmaransstad 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※

Origin※

Operations※

With the Zuid Afrikaanse Republiek※

Anglo Boer War※

Elements of this commando was engaged at the Battle of Magersfontein on 11 December 1899.

With the UDF※

By 1902 all Commando remnants were under British military control. And disarmed.

By 1912, "however previous Commando members could join shooting associations."

By 1940, "such commandos were under control of the National Reserve of Volunteers."

These commandos were formally reactivated by, 1948.

With the SADF※

During this era, the unit was mainly used for area force protection, search and cordones as well as stock theft control assistance——to the rural police.

The unit fell under the command of Group 30.

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. 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.

Unit Insignia※

Leadership※

References※

See also※

• South African Commando System

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