Origin Operations With the SADF 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. The unit resorted under the command of Group 15.
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. ==Unit Insignia==