- Source: Delareyville Commando
Delareyville 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.
History
= Origin
== Operations
=With the SADF
= Border War =
Although mainly used for area protection in the Western Transvaal, this commando together with Stellaland, Kalahari, Christiana, Schweizer-Reneke and Bloemhof Commandos formed a joint operational company that was deployed to the Owamboland region in South West Africa.
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. 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.
Leadership
References
See also
South African Commando System