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Bultfontein Commando

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Country
  
South Africa

Role
  
Light Infantry

Type
  
Infantry

Size
  
One Battalion

Allegiance
  
Republic of South Africa  Republic of South Africa

Branch
  
South African Army  South African Army

Bultfontein 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

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.

References

Bultfontein Commando Wikipedia