title: Umzimvubu Regiment
text: # Umzimvubu Regiment
  
  Umzimvubu Regiment is the first South African Army Reserve unit created after the 1994 elections.
  
  ## Controversy
  
  There has been some controversy about the handling of a call-up of members of the regiment for Operation Prosper which has garnered national attention.
  
  ## SANDF's Motorised Infantry
  
  SANDF's Motorised Infantry is transported mostly by Samil trucks, Mamba APC's or other unprotected motor vehicles. Samil 20, 50 and 100 trucks transport soldiers, towing guns, and carrying equipment and supplies. Samil trucks are all-wheel drive, in order to have vehicles that function reliably in extremes of weather and terrain. Motorised infantry have an advantage in mobility allowing them to move to critical sectors of the battlefield faster, allowing better response to enemy movements, as well as the ability to outmaneuver the enemy.
  
  ## Leadership
  
  Leadership :
  
  | From | Honorary Colonel | To |
  | - | - | - |
  | From | Officer Commanding | To |
  | February 2016 | Lt Col Roger A. Keeton | 27 July 2023 |
  | From | Regimental Sergeants Major | To |
  