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Regiment Botha
General Botha Regiment
SADF Regiment Botha emblem
SANDF Regiment Botha emblem
Active1 April 1934 to present
Country South Africa
Allegiance
Branch
TypeInfantry
RoleMotorised Infantry
SizeOne Battalion
Part ofSouth African Infantry Formation
Army Conventional Reserve
Garrison/HQBarberton, Mpumalanga
Motto(s)Altyd gereed
(Always ready)
Anniversaries1 April 1934
Insignia
Company level Insignia
SA Motorised Infantry beret bar circa 1992
SA Motorised Infantry beret bar
AbbreviationGBR

The General Botha Regiment (formerly Regiment Botha) is a reserve infantry regiment of the South African Army. The Regiment was named after General Louis Botha, the first prime minister of South Africa.

History

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The regiment was formed in Ermelo, Mpumalanga on 1 April 1934, as part of an expansion of the Army's infantry branch.[1]

World War 2

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A second battalion was formed on the outbreak of World War II in 1939.[1] The first battalion did not serve in the war, but the second fought in the North Africa campaign in 1941 and 1942 as part of the 1st Infantry Division. In 1943, it was temporarily amalgamated with Regiment President Steyn.[1][2]

Sister Battalion

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The two battalions separated after the war, and in 1951 the second battalion was renamed Regiment Christiaan Beyers.[1] From 1960 to 1966, Regiment Botha was called Regiment Pongola.

SANDF's Motorised Infantry

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SANDF's Motorised Infantry is transported mostly by Samil trucks, Mamba APC's or other un-protected 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.

Name changed

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In August 2019, 52 Reserve Force units had their names changed to reflect the diverse military history of South Africa.[3] Regiment Botha had its title amended to General Botha Regiment, and was given 3 years to design and implement new regimental insignia.[4]

Leadership

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Leadership
From Honorary Colonel To
From Officer Commanding To
From Regimental Sergeants Major To


Insignia

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Previous Dress Insignia

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SADF era Regiment Botha insignia

Current Dress Insignia

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SANDF era Infantry Formation insignia

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Regiment Botha". SANDF Reserve Force Home. 17 June 2010. Retrieved 17 March 2014.
  2. ^ Kleynhans E.P. ARMOURED WARFARE, THE SOUTH AFRICAN EXPERIENCE IN EAST AFRICA, 1940-1941 Faculty of Military Science, Stellenbosch University, 2014
  3. ^ "New Reserve Force unit names". defenceWeb. 7 August 2019. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
  4. ^ "Renaming process has resulted in an Army structure that truly represents SA". IOL. 16 August 2019. Retrieved 8 January 2020.
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