| Wolmaransstad Commando | |
|---|---|
 Wolmaransstad Commando emblem | |
| Country |  South Africa |
| Allegiance | |
| Branch | |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | Light Infantry |
| Size | One Battalion |
| Part of | South African Infantry Corps Army Territorial Reserve, Group 30 |
| Garrison/HQ | Wolmaransstad |
Wolmaransstad Commando was alight infantryregiment of theSouth African Army. It formed part of theSouth African Army Infantry Formation as well as the South African Territorial Reserve.
Elements of this commando was engaged at theBattle of Magersfontein on 11 December 1899.
By 1902 all Commando remnants were under British military control and disarmed.
By 1912, however previous Commando members could join shooting associations.
By 1940, such commandos were under control of the National Reserve of Volunteers.
These commandos were formally reactivated by 1948.
During this era, the unit was mainly used for area force protection, search and cordones as well as stock theft control assistance to the rural police.
The unit fell under the command of Group 30.
This unit, along with all otherCommando units was disbanded after a decision by South African PresidentThabo 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 theMinister of Safety and SecurityCharles Nqakula.[3]
| From | Honorary Colonels | To |
| From | Commanding Officer | To |
| 1997 | Cmdt Frans Marx | c. nd |
| From | Regimental Sergeant Major | To |
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