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Bambatha Rifles
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The Bambatha Rifles (formerly the Witwatersrand Rifles) is a reserve mechanised infantry regiment of the South African Army.
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Bambatha Rifles Witwatersrand Rifles | |
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![]() SANDF Witwatersrand Rifles emblem | |
Active | 1 May 1903–present |
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Allegiance | |
Branch | |
Type | Infantry |
Role | Mechanised infantry |
Size | One battalion |
Part of | South African Infantry Formation Army Reserve |
Garrison/HQ | Germiston |
Motto(s) | Pro Deo et Patria (Latin) (For God and Country) |
March | Within a mile O' Edinburgh town |
Anniversaries | 1 May 1903 (Regimental Day) |
Commanders | |
Colonel of the Regiment | Col. (Hon) J.L. Job, SM MMM JCD |
Insignia | |
Company level Insignia | ![]() |
SA Mechanised Infantry beret bar circa 1992 | ![]() SA mechanised infantry beret bar circa 1992 |
Abbreviation | BR |
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