Modderfontein Commando was a light infantry regiment of the South African Army.

Modderfontein Commandos were tasked with the protection of South Africa's biggest manufacturer of explosives.

Specialized personnel allocated for the commando was largely drawn from men working for AECI who had a military commitment.

[1][2] According to the Minister of Safety and Security, Charles Nqakula,[3] the Commando system was phased out between 2003 and 2008 "because of the role it played in the apartheid era."

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