title: Fouriesburg Commando
text: # Fouriesburg Commando
  
  Fouriesburg 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
  
  **With the SADF**
  
  During this era, the commando was mainly used for area force protection, search and cordons, as well as stock theft control assistance to the rural police.
  
  The unit resorted under the command of Group 36.
  
  **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
  
  Leadership :
  
  | From | Honorary Colonels | To |
  | - | - | - |
  | From | Commanding Officers | To |
  | From | Regimental Sergeants Major | To |
  