Tshwane Regiment is an

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. As a reserve unit, it has a status roughly equivalent to that of a

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History

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

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were amalgamated with Regiment Schanskop. 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

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.http://www.dod.mil.za/sasoldier/2003/March2003

Leadership

Current Dress Insignia

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{{SA Army Units Infantry regiments of South Africa Military units and formations in Pretoria