Goudveld Commando

Goudveld 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.

Goudveld Commando
Country	South Africa
Allegiance	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 34
Garrison/HQ	Welkom Northern Free State

History

Origins

This unit was situated adjacent the Welkom Airport.

Operations

With the SADF

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

The unit resorted under the command of the SADF's Group 34 and later Group 24.

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.^[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]

Insignia

Goudveld Commando insignia