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Northern Natal Commando 
Summary
Northern Natal 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.
| Northern Natal Commando | |
|---|---|
| Disbanded | February 14, 2003 |
| Country |  South Africa |
| Branch |  South African Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | Light infantry |
| Size | 1 battalion |
| Part of | South African Infantry Corps Army Territorial Reserve |
| Garrison/HQ | Northern Natal |
History edit
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]
Leadership edit
| From | Honorary colonels | To |
| From | Commanding officers | To |
| From | Regimental sergeants major | To |
See also edit
References edit
- ^ van Stade, Col L B (1997). "Rationalisation in the SANDF: The Next Challenge". Senior Staff Officer Rationalisation, SANDF. Institute for Security Studies. Archived from the original on 16 March 2016. Retrieved 5 March 2015.
- ^ "About the Commando system". Retrieved 17 January 2008.
- ^ de Lange, Deon. "South Africa: Commandos Were 'Hostile to New SA'". Cape Argus. Retrieved 5 March 2015.