Kakamas Commando was a light infantry regiment of the South African Army. It formed part of the South African Army Infantry Formation as well as the South...

The Commando System was a mostly voluntary, part-time force of the South African Army, but in their role as local militia the units were often deployed...

Beaufort Commando Part of Natal Command in late 1970s. Originally named Empangeni/Richards Bay Commando. The unit was renamed Insele Commando on March 2...

the Germans invaded South Africa and the Battle of Kakamas took place over the fords at Kakamas, on 4 February 1915 for control of two fords over the...

February Ottoman attack, with German aid, fails against the UK Battle of Kakamas 4 February A skirmish for control of two river fords between contingents...

of South Africa to forestall another invasion attempt and the Battle of Kakamas took place on 4 February 1915, between the South African Union Defence...

offensive was later halted and pushed back on 4 February 1915 at the Battle of Kakamas, a skirmish for control of two crossings over the Orange River. As the...

from Upington to Bechuanaland, the NLH engaged Maritz and his rebels in Kakamas mid-afternoon the next day. In this engagement, the NLH successfully captured...