| Vaalharts Commando | |
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 Vaalharts Commando emblem | |
| Country |  South Africa |
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| Branch | |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | Light Infantry |
| Size | One Battalion |
| Part of | South African Infantry Corps Army Territorial Reserve |
| Garrison/HQ | Warrenton, Northern Cape |
Vaalharts 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.
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During this era, the unit was mainly engaged in area force protection, search and cordones as well as stock theft control assistance to the rural police.[ citation needed ]
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]
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