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Edenvale Commando

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Country
  
South Africa

Role
  
Light Infantry

Type
  
Infantry

Size
  
One Battalion

Edenvale Commando

Allegiance
  
Republic of South Africa  Republic of South Africa

Branch
  
South African Army  South African Army

Edenvale 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.

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.

By 2013, the derelict Rietfontein Commando base had fallen into a state of decay, raising many concerns by local residents and business owners. Also known as the Edenvale Commando/Barracks, the building, together with the current Sebenza Police Station, used to house a wing of the South African Defence Force. A report requested the municipality for permission to demolish the building and sell the land by public tender.

References

Edenvale Commando Wikipedia