South African Army Armour Formation
| South African Army Armour Formation | |
|---|---|
SANDF Army Armour Formation emblem | |
| Active | 1946 - present (SAAC) |
| Country | South Africa |
| Branch | South African Army |
| Type | Armour |
| Role | Provides the Army with “battle winning shock action and firepower.” “To provide combat-ready armour forces to CSANDF.” |
| Motto(s) | Pectore Sicut Ferro (With a chest of steel) |
| Colors | Orange, White and Blue |
| Equipment | Olifant tank(current) Rooikat Armoured car (current) |
| Commanders | |
| General Officer Commanding | Brig. Gen. Peter Goliath Mangana |
| Insignia | |
| Beret Colour | Black |
| Armour Squadron emblems | |
| Armour beret bar circa 1992 | |
The South African Army Armour Formation provides an Armour capability to the South African Army. The Formation came into being as part of a restructure. South African Armour Corps units previously under the command of various different brigades and other formations were all grouped under one formation. All armour is assigned to the SA Army Armour Formation under the charge of a General Officer Commanding.