[2]: 540  The numerical part of the title was dropped in 1932, making the regiment simply First City.

[2]: 540 In the mid-1930s, the regiment adopted Scottish uniform, including the Graham of Montrose tartan.

The regiment served in the South African Border War from 1977 to 1986, and was also involved from 1983 until 1994 in Internal Operations.

[clarification needed] The regiment was affiliated with 84 Motorised Brigade, part of 8th Armoured Division.

The Regiment has also sent members on UN & AU peace keeping missions to the DRC, Burundi and the Sudan.

2008 saw First City winning the trophy for the best reserve force regiment in the SA Army Infantry Formation.

[1] In August 2019, 52 Reserve Force units had their names changed to reflect the diverse military history of South Africa.