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| 6 Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment Sekhukhune Anti-Aircraft Regiment | |
|---|---|
 6 Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment emblem | |
| Active | 1 April 1965 – present |
| Country |  South Africa |
| Allegiance | |
| Branch | |
| Type | ReserveArtillery |
| Part of |
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| Garrison/HQ | Brakpan |
| Insignia | |
| Collar Badge | Bursting grenade with seven flames |
| Beret Colour | Oxford Blue |
| Battery emblems |  |
| Beret bar circa 1992 |  |
| Abbreviation | SAAR |
TheSekhukhune Anti-Aircraft Regiment (formerly6 Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment) is an air defenceregiment of theSouth African Army. It is part of theSouth African Army Air Defence Artillery Formation. It is located inJohannesburg.
6 Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment was officially established on 1 April 1965 with its headquarters inBrakpan at the headquarters ofRegiment Oos Transvaal until 1968.It transferred to Springs, and then moved to Johannesburg in 1979.[1]
The first commanding officer was Commandant Dick Inngs, who retired in 1977. He was succeeded by Commandant Nick Irish.
The regiment took part inOperation Savannah in 1976 as part of 73 Brigade, part of7 South African Infantry Division. Two batteries of 35mmOerlikon GDF AA guns were mobilised for duty on the SWA border to protect Grootfontein and Rundu.
The unit exercised its freedom of entry into Johannesburg on the 9th of November 2013 as part of the centenary celebrations of the City of Johannesburg withfixed bayonets, colours flying and drums beating.
In August 2019, 52 Reserve Force units had their names changed to reflect the diverse military history of South Africa.[2] 6 Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment became theSekhukhune Anti-Aircraft Regiment, and have 3 years to design and implement new regimental insignia.[3]
