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((more citations needed|date=January 2021))
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|unit_name=Regiment Piet Retief<br />Regiment Transkei<br />Regiment Noordoos-Kaap<br />Regiment Piet Retief<br />Nelson Mandela Regiment
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|dates=1 January 1964 to present
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|type=[[Infantry]]
|role=Light infantry
|size=One battalion
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|current_commander= Lt Col Vusumzi P. Mbali
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The '''Nelson Mandela Regiment''' (formerly '''Regiment Piet Retief''') <ref>((cite web |url=http://www.dod.mil.za/operations/exercises/PE_Exer.htm |title=Operation Mistral contributed |website=www.dod.mil.za |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150315093150/http://dod.mil.za/operations/exercises/PE_Exer.htm |archive-date=2015-03-15))</ref><ref>((cite web |url=http://www.rfc.org.za/RFCRegions/EasternCape/tabid/62/Default.aspx |title=Eastern Cape |website=www.rfc.org.za |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081202053325/http://www.rfc.org.za/RFCRegions/EasternCape/tabid/62/Default.aspx |archive-date=2008-12-02))</ref> is a reserve [[infantry]] [[regiment]] of the [[South African Army]].

== History ==
===Under the Union Defence Force===
====World War 2 Mobilisation====
The regiment was founded on 1 February 1940 as a [[Citizen Force (South Africa)|citizen force]] infantry unit and named the '''Regiment Piet Retief''', with the main purpose to supply troops for the Second World War.  On 16 March 1940, the regiment was reorganized as an artillery unit renamed the '''5th Field Regiment, South African Artillery''' taking part in the Second World War as such.

====Post World War====
After the Second World War, the 5th Field became virtually non existent, however some years later the remnants of the regiment was renamed to [[Regiment Algoa Bay]], of which its Uitenhage company became known as [[Regiment Uitenhage]] at a later stage.

====Rebirth of Regiment Piet Retief====
On 1 January 1954, Regiment Piet Retief was re-established as a predominantly Afrikaans speaking motorized infantry citizen force regiment with its headquarters in [[Graaff-Reinet]].  In 1956 the HQ moved to [[Cradock, Eastern Cape|Cradock]] and in 1962 it moved to the Drill Hall in [[Queenstown, Eastern Cape|Queenstown]].  During 1987 the HQ moved to [[Port Elizabeth]], where it is still based.

===Under the SADF===
====Numerous Name changes====
In 1960 the regiment's name was changed to '''Regiment Transkei''' (RTK), but by 1966, this was changed to '''Regiment Noordoos-Kaap''' (RNOK) and by 1 April 1967 the name was again changed back to Regiment Piet Retief (RPR).

====Colours====
On 22 November 1969, the regiment received its Regimental Colours and changed its role to that of an infantry CO.IN(counter insurgency) unit.

On 19 May 1990 the unit received its National Colour, which was laid up at the Group 39 chapel in Queenstown in 1995.

===Under the SANDF===
====Command====
On 11 November 1994, the regiment was placed under command of Group 39 in Queenstown, after being under command of Group 6 in Port Elizabeth for a number of years.

On 1 April 1997 the regiment was again placed under command of Group 6, after the closure of Group 39.

====Amalgamation====
During the latter part of 2000, [[Regiment Algoa Bay]], [[Regiment Uitenhage]] and [[Donkin Regiment]] were amalgamated with Regiment Piet Retief.  A new command team was appointed by the Infantry Formation.  Regiment Piet Retief was then placed directly under command of the Infantry Formation.

====Name change====
In August 2019, 52 Reserve Force units had their names changed to reflect the diverse military history of South Africa.<ref>((cite news|url=https://www.defenceweb.co.za/featured/new-reserve-force-unit-names/|title=New Reserve Force unit names|publisher=defenceWeb|date=7 August 2019|access-date=9 January 2021))</ref> Regiment Piet Retief became the '''[[Nelson Mandela]] Regiment''' (in memory of the late President of South Africa), and have 3 years to design and implement new regimental insignia.<ref>((cite news|url=https://www.iol.co.za/news/opinion/renaming-process-has-resulted-in-an-army-structure-that-truly-represents-sa-30856190|title=Renaming process has resulted in an Army structure that truly represents SA|date=16 August 2019|publisher=IOL|access-date=8 January 2020))</ref>

====Current Command====
*Honorary Colonel:  Col Mzwandile B. Vena
*Officer Commanding:  Lt Col Vusumzi Mbali
*Second in Command:  Maj Sizwe Morgan Singunza
*RSM:  MWO Alfred Melubakho Xokolo

== Leadership ==
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((Post-header|post-name=Commanding Officers))
((Post-member|from-date=1 January 1954|post-incumbent=[[Commandant#South Africa|Cmdt]] M.G. Botha|to-date=31 December 1959))
((Post-member|from-date=1 January 1960|post-incumbent=Cmdt D.J. Schoeman|to-date=30 June 1963))
((Post-member|from-date=1 July 1963|post-incumbent=Cmdt F.Z. Kruger|to-date=28 December 1964))
((Post-member|from-date=29 December 1964|post-incumbent=Maj J.W. Conradie|to-date=22 March 1965))
((Post-member|from-date=23 March 1965|post-incumbent= *(acting Officer Commanding) Cmdt J.W. Conradie|to-date=27 August 1967))
((Post-member|from-date=28 August 1967|post-incumbent=Cmdt D.H. Malan|to-date=27 May 1978))
((Post-member|from-date=28 May 1978|post-incumbent=Maj R.A. van den Berg|to-date=27 May 1979))
((Post-member|from-date=10 August 1979|post-incumbent=*Maj J.H. van der Vyver|to-date=23 February 1980))
((Post-member|from-date=20 October 1980|post-incumbent=Cmdt J.H. van der Vyver|to-date=30 June 1982))
((Post-member|from-date=1 July 1982|post-incumbent=Maj F.H. Human|to-date=13 August 1982))
((Post-member|from-date=14 August 1982|post-incumbent=*Cmdt F.H. Human|to-date=31 July 1994))
((Post-member|from-date=1 August 1994|post-incumbent=Lt Col E. van Niekerk ((Post-nominals|country=ZAR|MMM|JCD))|to-date=31 October 2005))
((Post-member|from-date=1 November 2005|post-incumbent=Lt Col T.P. Swanepoel JCD|to-date=31 May 2012))
((Post-member|from-date=1 June 2012|post-incumbent=Lt Col V.P. Mbali|to-date=Present))
((Post-header|post-name=Regimental Sergeants Major))
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===Regimental emblems===
====Badge====
The regiments emblem depicts an Aloe (Aloe Ferox) in bloom with the motto "AD MORTEM" (till death) on the scroll beneath it.  Ferox is a Latin adjective meaning brave, courageous and combative, which is a fitting to an aloe, due to the difficult circumstances under which it normally has to grow and fitting to true infantrymen, due to the difficult circumstances under which they sometimes have to operate.

===Dress===
The regiment's leader group used to wear their infantry lanyards around the right shoulder with dress number 1 and 4, because of the regiments historical connection with the artillery, namely the 5th Field Regiment. The current leadership felt its necessary to align itself with the current dress code and regulations and changed the lanyard to the left as the rest of the Infantry Formation.

The regiment has its own unique mess dress with an orange jacket, depicting the colour of the flowers of its emblem, as well as the regiment's strong roots in the Eastern Cape, where orange is a traditional colour used widely by many of the Xhosa tribes.

The regiment also has its own blue blazer with an aloe in full colour on the pocket badge for all unit members. A silver aloe is used on the pocket badge for those regiment members with John Chard Medals (for 10 years long service), loyal service medals and Gold for members with JCD and 20 years in service.

The regiment also has an informal attire consisting of a golf shirt, padded jacket, jersey, shorts, cap and track suit all with the regiment's emblem on it.

===Toast===
The regiment toasts with aloe juice.  When members are promoted, they are congratulated to their new rank or appointment by being expected to have a drink of aloe juice, after which they say the unit motto "AD MORTEM" aloud.

===Battle cry===
In order to motivate the regiments soldiers as Infanteers, the regiment has its own unique "Battle Cry" that also promotes the regiments and Infantry ethos.

===Song===
The regiment encouraged members to compose a song that would identify them and their uniqueness from the Eastern Cape, including the long road the regiment has travelled in protecting the countries citizens as a force multiplier to the Regular Force.

==Regimental Symbols==
The units emblem is the tough Aloe plant, for which the Eastern Cape is known.

===Previous Dress Insignia===
[[File:SADF era Regiment Piet Retief insignia ver 2.jpg|thumb|900px|center|SADF era Regiment Piet Retief insignia]]

===Current Dress Insignia===
[[File:SANDF era Infantry Formation insignia.jpg|thumb|center|500px|SANDF era Infantry Formation insignia]]

== References ==
((reflist))
((portal|South Africa))

((SA Army Units))

[[Category:Infantry regiments of South Africa]]
[[Category:Military units and formations in Port Elizabeth]]
[[Category:Military units and formations established in 1964]]
[[Category:Military units and formations disestablished in 1997]]

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