Regiment Molopo
Regiment Molopo was an armoured regiment of the South African Army. As a reserve unit, it had a status roughly equivalent to that of a British Army Reserve or United States Army National Guard unit.
| Regiment Molopo | |
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 Regiment Molopo emblem | |
| Active | 1960-1996 |
| Country |  South Africa |
| Allegiance | |
| Branch | |
| Type | Armoured Regiment |
| Size | 800 people |
| Part of | South African Armoured Corps Army Conventional Reserve |
| Garrison/HQ | Zeerust Mafikeng, Potchefstroom |
| Motto(s) | Gewapen maar Regverdig (Armed but Just) |
| Equipment | Eland 90 armoured car Elephant Tanks |
| Battle honours |
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| Insignia | |
| Beret Colour | Black |
| Armour Squadron emblems |  |
| Armour beret bar circa 1992 |  |
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History
Origin
Regiment Molopo was raised in 1960 as an armoured regiment equipped with armoured cars. In 1986 Regiment Molopo was changed from an amoured car unit to a tank regiment.
Border War
Regiment Molopo saw active service in the South West Africa/Angola campaign.[1] The regiment participated in Operation Askari and Operation Moduler. It provided elements to combine with Regiment Mooirivier to form a composite unit of Elephant tanks under the command of Task Force Victor.
Brigade affiliation
Regiment Molopo was affiliated with 73 Motorised Brigade from 1983 until 1991.
Disbandment
Regiment Molopo closed around 1995 and its memorabilia and colours were transferred to the Pretoria Regiment for safekeeping.[2]
Regimental symbols
Dress Insignia
Operations
Regiment Molopo participated in a number of operations including :
Leadership
| From | Honorary Colonel | To |
| From | Officer Commanding | To |
| 1960 | Cmdt N.J. Oosthuizen | c. 1970 |
| 1970 | Cmdt J. du Rand | c. 1973 |
| 1974 | Cmdt G.L. Strydom | c. 1979 |
| c. 1979 | Cmdt P.J. Bekker | c. 1979 |
| c. 1980 | Cmdt T. du Preez Snyman | c. 1984 |
| c. 1984 | Cmdt J van Loggerenberg | c. 1987 |
| c. 1987 | Cmdt J.L.S. Schoeman | c. 1991 |
| c. 1991 | Lt Col S.J. van Niekerk | c. 1995 |
| c. 1996 | Cmdt C.J. Fourie | c. 1996 |
| From | Regimental Sergeant Major | To |
| c. 1960 | WO1 J.H. Hough | c. 1965 |
| c. 1966 | WO1 D.J. Kotze | c. 1983 |
| c. 1984 | WO1 J.A. Scholtz | c. 1987 |
| c. 1988 | WO1 D.W. Reyneke | c. 1996 |
References