Regiment Paul Kruger
Regiment Paul Kruger (Lenong Regiment) [1] is a South African Army reserve motorised infantry unit named after former Zuid Afrikaanse Republiek president, Paul Kruger.
| Regiment Paul Kruger | |
|---|---|
 SANDF Regiment Paul Kruger emblem | |
| Active | 1954-present |
| Country | South Africa |
| Allegiance | |
| Branch | |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | Motorised Infantry/Internal Stability |
| Size | One battalion |
| Part of | South African Infantry Formation Army Conventional Reserve |
| Garrison/HQ | Randfontein, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Motto(s) | Ons sal oorwin (We shall overcome) |
| Insignia | |
| Company level Insignia |  |
| SA Motorised Infantry beret bar circa 1992 |  SA Motorised Infantry beret bar |
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History
Regiment Paul Kruger was raised in 1954 as a motorised infantry unit and was initially headquartered in Krugersdorp.
Name change
By 1960 the unit was renamed Regiment Wes Rand. This was however reverted by 1964.
Garrison
The units HQ moved to Randfontein around 1972, about 20 kilometers away.
Freedom of Entry
The unit exercised its freedom of entry into Johannesburg on the 9th of November 2013 as part of the centenary celebrations of the City of Johannesburg with fixed bayonets, colours flying and drums beating.
Regimental colours
The units eagle symbol depicted the old Transvaal Republican era.
Previous dress insignia
Current dress insignia
Deployments and training
The regiment has been deployed as part of the SANDF throughout Africa, Burundi, DRC; in support of United Nations and African Union peacekeeping mandates. All members of the Regiment are volunteers, with employment in the civilian roles, they fulfil their responsibilities and duties on top of their duties and responsibilities to their families and employers.
Leadership
| From | Honorary Colonel | To |
| From | Officer Commanding | To |
| From | Regimental Sergeants Major | To |
Name change
In August 2019, 52 units of the Reserve Force had their names changed to reflect the diversity of the current SANDF.[2]
This unit would henceforth be known as the Lenong Regiment.
Honorary Colonel
- Colonel Jacques Jean-Marie Julienne (2012)[3]