Umzimvubu Regiment

Umzimvubu Regiment
ActiveFebruary 2016 (2016-02) – present
Country South Africa
Branch South African Army
TypeMotorised infantry
Part ofSouth African Army Infantry Formation
Garrison/HQUmzimvubu, Eastern Cape
AnniversariesFebruary 2016 (founded)[1]
EquipmentMamba APC
Commanders
Current
commander		Lt Col Roger A. Keeton
Insignia
Company level insignia

Umzimvubu Regiment is the first South African Army Reserve unit created after the 1994 elections.[2][3]

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.[4] [2][5][6][7][8][9][10]

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 29 December 2024
From Regimental Sergeants Major To

Notes

References

  1. ^ "Unknown Article" (PDF). SA Soldier magazine. Vol. 27, no. 1. 2020.[dead link‍]
  2. ^ a b Martin, Guy (26 April 2023). "Umzimvubu Regiment call-up saga is over, defence committee hears". defenceWeb. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
  3. ^ "Roger Keeton - Officer Commanding Umzimvubu Regiment".
  4. ^ "DOD on reimbursements from UN, SADC & other government departments for services rendered; Umzimvubu Regiment matter; with Deputy Minister | PMG". pmg.org.za. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
  5. ^ "People's Assembly". www.pa.org.za. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
  6. ^ Admin (1 June 2022). "Operation Prosper 12 July to 12 September 2021: serious problems with the call up of Umzimvubu Regiment and alleged non-payment of reservists". United Democratic Movement (UDM). Retrieved 26 April 2023.
  7. ^ Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans. 19 April 2023. Retrieved 26 April 2023 – via Youtube.com.
  8. ^ "DINNER PARTY INTEL: Rank chaos in the reservist ranks". BusinessLIVE. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
  9. ^ "Army vets who responded to call for reserves during July unrest still unpaid". The Mail & Guardian. 27 December 2021. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
  10. ^ de Vries, Captain Jacques. "Chief Army's Visit to Eastern Cape Reserve Force Units Establishes Connections and Trust" (PDF). The Reserve Force Volunteer. Vol. Winter 2020. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
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