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Tshwane Regiment

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Tshwane Regiment
SANDF Regiment Tshwane emblem
SANDF Tshwane Regiment emblem
Active2002 to present, but with history from affiliated commandos dating to 1969
CountrySouth Africa
Allegiance
Branch
TypeInfantry
RoleInfantry
SizeOne battalion
Part ofSouth African Infantry Formation
Army Conventional Reserve
Garrison/HQThaba Tshwane, Pretoria
Insignia
Company level Insignia
SA Motorised Infantry beret bar circa 1992
SA Motorised Infantry beret bar

Tshwane Regiment is an infantry regiment of the South African Army. As a reserve unit, it has a status roughly equivalent to that of a British Army Reserve or United States Army National Guard unit.

History

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This regiment was originally established as the Yskor Pretoria Commando in 1969 and over the years several commando units and regiments, such as Hillcrest, Munitoria, Regiment Pretorius and 2 Regiment Northern Transvaal were amalgamated with Regiment Schanskop.

SANDF History of Tshwane Regiment
SANDF History of Tshwane Regiment



In December 2002, the name "Tshwane Regiment" was approved to be in line with the area where the regiment is situated.


Operations

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Members of this regiment have been deployed internally and externally of South Africa. The regiment has been deployed in the Soutpansberg Military Area and during elections.[1]

Leadership

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Leadership
From Honorary Colonel To
From Lt Col S Breytenbach To
From Regimental Sergeants Major To


Current Dress Insignia

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SANDF era Infantry Formation insignia

Notes

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References

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