The Ciskei Defence Force (CDF) was established during March 1981 from the 141 Battalion of the South African Defence Force (SADF). It functioned as part of the 21 Battalion based in Lenasia, Johannesburg.
Further reading[]
- Gavin Cawthra and Martin Navias, 'The Ciskei Defence Force,' Jane's Intelligence Review, February 1993, 94-96.
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