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1991-1997
->1997 Onwards
SANDF Today
The Special Forces Brigade’s current structure is the result of extensive restructuring related to the integration of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) between 1992 and 1996. Elements of the brigade are expanded into two additional groups; though termed “regiments”, they consist only of small numbers of operators who are secretive, seldom photographed, and expertly trained. The current regiments include 4 Special Forces Regiment based at Langebaan in Western Cape Province, and 5 Special Forces Regiment based at Phalaborwa in the northern Limpopo.
Special Forces are directly under the command of the Joint Operations Division of the SANDF, and unlike other similar forces worldwide, are not a part of the South African Army nor the South African Navy.
An extract of the early history of the South African Special Forces...
A copy of an old South African Special Forces organogram...
A part of history was concluded on 18 August 2008 when the SA Special Forces bade farewell to its founder...
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