South African Army Artillery Formation
| South African Army Artillery Formation | |
|---|---|
SANDF Artillery Formation emblem | |
| Active | 1999 to date |
| Country | South Africa |
| Allegiance | South African Army |
| Branch | South African Army |
| Type | Artillery |
| Size | Brigade size |
| Part of | South African Army |
| Garrison/HQ | Sebokeng Military Complex, Pretoria |
| Nickname(s) | The Gunners |
| Patron | St Barbara |
| Motto(s) | First in, last out |
| Colors | Guardsmen Red and Oxford Blue |
| Anniversaries | 1 April |
| Commanders | |
| General Officer Commanding (GOC) | Brig Gen Jongile Maso |
| General of the Gunners | Lt Gen Jabu Mbuli |
| Chief of Staff (CoS) | Col JK Moraka |
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| Insignia | |
| Collar Badge | Bursting grenade with seven flames |
| Beret Colour | Oxford Blue |
| Artillery Battery Emblems | |
| Artillery Beret Bar circa 1992 | |
| Branch of Service | |
The South African Army Artillery Formation is the controlling entity of all South African Army artillery units. It draws much of its history from the South African Artillery, established in 1934 but with roots that reach back to 1921. The formation consists of both regular and reserve units. There is a separate South African Army Air Defence Artillery Formation that directs army anti-aircraft warfare units.